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Review
. 2012 Aug;4(3):190-3.
doi: 10.1111/j.1757-7861.2012.00188.x.

Isolated Crytococcus neoformans osteomyelitis of the proximal femur: a case report and review of literature

Mark E Jacobson  1 , Michael J Griesser, Michael D Paloski, Joel L Mayerson
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Isolated Crytococcus neoformans osteomyelitis of the proximal femur: a case report and review of literature

Mark E Jacobson et al. Orthop Surg. 2012 Aug.
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Figure 1
Proton density T2 sequence coronal cut MRI showing infiltrative lesion of the right proximal femur with geographic margins.
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Figure 2
Proton density fat suppressed sequence axial cut MRI demonstrating a proximal femur lesion with erosion of the posteromedial cortex and significant local edema.
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Figure 3
Anterior‐posterior radiograph of the right hip demonstrating geographic osteolytic proximal femur lesion without periosteal reaction.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Intraoperative fluoroscopy of the right hip following curettage and injection of antibiotic impregnated bone graft substitute.
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Figure 5
Anterior‐posterior radiograph of the right proximal femur 4 months following curettage.
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