Chronic osteomyelitis (with sequestrum)

Discussion:

Chronic osteomyelitis of the thigh with many characteristic findings:

  • cortical thickening/irregularity
  • sequestrum
  • sinus tract
  • soft tissue abscess

At first glance, this may look like and osteosarcoma. However, the presence of a sequestrum, sinus tract, and abscess provide reassurance that this is chronic osteomyelitis. 

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