Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2013
A 13-year-old boy complains of pain in the upper third of his left thigh, body temperature rise up to 39°C. There is a swelling in the upper third of thigh and inguinal fold smoothness. The extremity is in a half-bent position. Active and passive movements are not possible because of the sharp pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Brodie’s disease
- Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis
- Intermuscular phlegmon
- Acute coxitis
- Osteosarcoma
Correct answer
Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis
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