Modern approach to the diagnosis of osteomyelitis in children.
Osteomyelitis in childhood is common and causes serious morbidity. X-rays and bone scans are the primary tools of radiological investigation. Other imaging techniques, including ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and white cell scintigraphy have a valuable role in difficult cases.
Abernethy
L J
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Department of Radiology, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital.
Carty
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging / Q000379:methods
D005682:Gadolinium