Brodie's Abscess of the Tibia Presenting as Bilateral Hip Pain: A Diagnostic Challenge

Referred hip pain in a child could mask Brodie's abscess of the tibia. Recognition of this unusual presentation and prompt MRI assessment are very important to avoid misdiagnosis and to appropriately guide surgical and antibiotic management.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2025-11-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71484
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Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
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Abstract

Referred hip pain in a child could mask Brodie's abscess of the tibia. Recognition of this unusual presentation and prompt MRI assessment are very important to avoid misdiagnosis and to appropriately guide surgical and antibiotic management.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 13(11)
An-Najah National University (PS), Al-Quds University (PS), Al-Ahli Hospital (QA)
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