First Reported Case of a Brodie Abscess in the Hand : A Rare Complication of a “Fight Bite” Injury

摘要

Brodie abscess is an uncommon form of osteomyelitis. Diagnosis can be difficult due to the insidious onset of symptoms and radiographic features that closely resemble more common pathology. The present report describes a patient with a Brodie abscess of the metacarpal head. The presentation, workup, management, and patient outcome are described.