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Chronic osteomyelitis - distal femur

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right thigh chronic pain

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male

A sclerotic bony fragment surrounded by lucent rim (sequestrum) is seen in the distal femoral diaphysis with posterior cortical defect (cloaca) and marked thickening of adjacent cortex (involucrum).

Case Discussion

The case presents typical features of chronic osteomyelitis.

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