Brodie's abscess of the cuboid bone: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case of a patient with Brodie's abscess of the cuboid bone and who presented with a painful and swollen right foot is described. The patient was treated successfully by surgical evacuation of the abscess and with antibiotics. To the authors' knowledge, Brodie's abscess of the cuboid bone has not been reported previously. The clinical presentation and diagnostic difficulties which may be encountered are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Osteomyelitis
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Tarsal Bones
Anatomy
- foot