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Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 2003 49(1):55-58; doi:10.1093/tropej/49.1.55
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Case Report

Calcaneal Apophysitis due to Brucellosis

Salih Ozgocmen1, Ercan Kocakoc2, Adem Kiris2, Yasar Sen3 and Ozge Ardicoglu1

1 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Elazig, Turkey 2 Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Elazig, Turkey 3 Department of Pediatrics Firat University, Faculty of Medicine, Elazig, Turkey

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.


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