title: [Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging of children with multifocal musculoskeletal infections].
abstract: We describe the case of a three-week-old female, who presented with fever and swelling of the left thigh. Initial examination revealed signs of infection in both hips, which was confirmed at surgery. However, as the child did not recover despite relevant antibiotics, a full body MRI was performed, revealing multiple abscesses, some of which had to be managed surgically. We emphasize the benefit of MRI as part of the preoperative assessment of multifocal musculoskeletal infections in children.
authors.affiliation: Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital, 5000 Odense C, Denmark. zaubaidi@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Zaid
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Al-Aubaidi
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D051598:Whole Body Imaging