B1 Non-refereed article in a scientific journal

Fusobacterial Pelvic Osteomyelitis with Brodie's Abscess in a 10-Year-Old Boy Requiring Surgical Evacuation: A Case Report




AuthorsKokkonen Miina, Syvänen Johanna, Raitio Arimatias, Ivaska Lauri, Peltola Ville, Helenius Ilkka

Publication year2021

JournalJBJS Case Connector

Journal name in sourceJBJS case connector

Journal acronymJBJS Case Connect

Volume11

Issue3

ISSN2160-3251

eISSN2160-3251

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00101(external)


Abstract

Case: A 10-year-old boy presented with pain in the lateral hip and buttock area and fever. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed osteomyelitis of the pelvis with extensive Brodie's abscess (2.6 × 4.5 × 10.0 cm) continuing into the pelvic cavity. Surgical evacuation through the ilioinguinal approach was performed. In prolonged culture and in polymerase chain reaction of pus, the Fusobacterium nucleatum was found.

Conclusion: Pelvic osteomyelitis caused by Fusobacterium is very rare. In this case, surgical treatment was required after conservative treatment with antibiotics was ineffective.



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