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Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY 2/2009

01-09-2009 | Case Report

Interesting clinical presentation of anterior knee pain causing diagnostic dilemma

Authors: Samer S. Morgan, S. Balasubramanian, D. Teanby

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Issue 2/2009

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Abstract

A diverse variety of lesions may occasionally occur in the patella. In this case report, we are presenting an interesting case of anterior knee pain in middle aged gentleman. Initial investigations including Magnetic Resonance Imaging not showed any abnormality. Due to prolonged continued pain he had bone scan and MRI, which confirmed the diagnosis of Brodie’s abscess. We are presenting this case of Brodie’s abscess of the patella causing diagnostic dilemma because of its rarity.
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Metadata
Title
Interesting clinical presentation of anterior knee pain causing diagnostic dilemma
Authors
Samer S. Morgan
S. Balasubramanian
D. Teanby
Publication date
01-09-2009
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-009-0024-4

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