Brodie's abscess

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bone abscess
gptkbp:associatedWith Staphylococcus aureus
gptkbp:canLeadTo sepsis
bone necrosis
gptkbp:causedBy chronic osteomyelitis
gptkbp:commonName children
gptkbp:diseaseResistance gptkb:CT_scan
gptkb:osteosarcoma
gptkb:Ewing's_sarcoma
MRI
more common in males
fracture
generally good with treatment
tumor
can occur in any age group
depends on underlying health conditions
may require long-term follow-up
often misdiagnosed
pyogenic osteomyelitis
rare condition
risk of recurrence
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy gptkb:Sir_Benjamin_Brodie
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brodie's abscess
gptkbp:impact surgery
antibiotics
weeks to months
gptkbp:is_a_route_for bone marrow involvement
formation of pus
infection spreads from adjacent tissue
inflammation of bone
vascular compromise
gptkbp:location long bones
gptkbp:relatedPatent chronic pain
amputation
joint dysfunction
recurrent infections
gptkbp:riskManagement diabetes
immunocompromised state
intravenous drug use
previous bone injury
gptkbp:runnerUp clinical evaluation
regular imaging
gptkbp:safetyFeatures management of chronic conditions
avoidance of IV drug use
prompt treatment of infections
good_hygiene_practices
gptkbp:symptoms fever
swelling
localized pain