Osteomyelitis in heterotopic ossification in a patient with congenital gigantism of the leg

This paper presents the first report of osteomyelitis in heterotopic ossification in a patient with macrodystrophia lipomatosa. Careful review of magnetic resonance imaging allowed correct diagnosis and design of a limited surgical excision. Osteomyelitis should be considered in the differential dia...

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Published inJournal of bone and joint infection Vol. 6; no. 5; pp. 141 - 145
Main Authors Galea Wismayer, Martina, Sant, Kurstein, Giordmaina, Ryan, McNally, Martin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Copernicus GmbH 16.04.2021
Copernicus Publications
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Case Report
Genetic disorders
Osteomyelitis
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Summary:This paper presents the first report of osteomyelitis in heterotopic ossification in a patient with macrodystrophia lipomatosa. Careful review of magnetic resonance imaging allowed correct diagnosis and design of a limited surgical excision. Osteomyelitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pain and discharge when heterotopic ossification is present.
ISSN:2206-3552
2206-3552
DOI:10.5194/jbji-6-141-2021