infection
Brodie abscess
A Brodie is a , appearing as an accumulation of pus in bone, frequently with an insidious onset. Brodie's abscess is characterized by pain and swelling without fever, often resulting from diabetic wounds, fracture-related bone , or haematogenous osteomyelitis.
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