L' abces de brodie intra-cortical diaphysaire des os longs

ABSTRACT

Intra-cortical Brodies abscess location is exceptionnal and can mimic other cortical lesions, particularly malignant tumour. We report 4 cases treated in M.T. Kassab orthopeadic's institute during 25 years period. The abscess are located in tibial shaft in 3 cases and humeral in one case. As regards clinical symptoms patients have a painless swelling which progress quietly. These patients are successfully treated with excision. The follow up examination showed no recurrence 3 years after surgery