Femoral and tibial bone infarcts

Case contributed by Dr Nathan Price
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental lesions found in right distal tibia. Background of alcohol abuse.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Geographical and serpiginous regions are present involving the femoral condyle, proximal and distal tibial regions. The areas involved are seen to demonstrate central ground glass change and peripheral sclerosis, with the appearances consistent with bony infarcts.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates knee and distal tibia bone infarcts in a patient with a history of alcohol abuse.

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