Radiographic and radionuclide findings in Rhizopus osteomyelitis.
A case of Rhizopus osteomyelitis is described. The radionuclide and radiographic findings differ from those of osteomyelitis secondary to common pathogens: low-level radionuclide activity is observed, while soft-tissue swelling, periosteal reaction, and loss of fascial margins are absent.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012233:Rhizopus