Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2005
A 14 y.o. patient suddenly fell ill when high fever, acute pain in the right shin. In two weeks X-ray showed translucent spaces (destructive focuses) with unevel countours in the middle third of tibia di-aphysis. Along the bone edge there was a narrow line of shadow (periostitis) 1-2 mm from the surface. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Bone cyst of tibia
- Right shin trauma
- Right shin syphilis
- Right shin tuberculosis
- Right shin osteomielitis
Correct answer
Right shin osteomielitis
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