Figure 6
From: Osteomyelitis of the femur mimicking bone tumors: a review of 10 cases
A 14 - year - old boy who experienced moderate progressive thigh pain , especially at night , for four months. (A) A plain film of the femur showing a laminated periosteal reaction with pathological fracture at the distal femur. (B, C) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showing tumor-like lesion at the marrow surrounded with extensive soft tissue edema. (D) A plain film of the femur taken two years after casting and debridement surgery showing bony union.