Subacute Osteomyelitis-MRI

Penumbra of subacute osteomyelitis:Green arrow: Hypodensity = core of abscessYellow arrow: Iso or relatively hyperdense area = granulation tissueRed arrow: Hypodensity = sclerosis of bone to limit the infectionBlue arrow: Outer hypodensity = edema aroundThe sensitivity of the penumbra sign for osteomyelitis is 73.3%, with a specificity of 99.1%, Case and description by Dr. Wael Nemattalla,  Egypt. From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at [e-mail]

Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - February 19, 2014 Category: Radiologists Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs