[Primary epiphyseal osteomyelitis in children].
A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized for suspected hematogenous osteomyelitis of the distal femur. Bone scan and repeated radiographs showed a rare condition, primary epiphyseal osteomyelitis. Needle biopsy and aspiration were negative. Penbritin and orbenil, 2 g of each, gave complete clinical and radiographic healing 7 weeks after initial treatment.
Keret
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Pediatric Orthopedics Dept., Rambam Medical Center, Haifa.
Basch
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology