Calcaneal apophysitis due to brucellosis.
Brucellosis is still a major health problem in many geographical areas. Osteoarticular complications are important owing to their high prevalence. We report an unusual case of childhood brucellosis presenting with septic apophysitis of the calcaneus and abscess formation in a 12-year-old boy. The patient was successfully treated with a combination of antibiotics. The importance of early recognition of the disease and differential diagnosis is emphasized. Early recognition of infection, prolonged treatment, and long-term follow-up may improve the outcome.
Ozgocmen
Salih
S
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rheumatology, Firat University, Faculty of Medicine, Elazig, Turkey. sozgocmen@hotmail.com
Kocakoc
Ercan
E
Kiris
Adem
A
Sen
Yasar
Y
Ardicoğlu
Ozge
O
D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D036982:Heel Spur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents