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Brodie's abscess

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Bro·die's abscess (brdz)
n.
A chronic abscess of bone surrounded by dense fibrous tissue and sclerotic bone.

Brodie's abscess Oncology A localized abscess that occurs in young ♂ age 10–20 in the metaphysis of long leg bones Clinical Aching, boring pain of variable intensity, swelling and localized tenderness


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