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Review
. 1989 Aug;18(8):880-8.

Pseudo-osteomyelitis in Gaucher's disease

K J Paonessa  1 , V K McInerney, A B Minnefor
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  • PMID: 2671874
Review

Pseudo-osteomyelitis in Gaucher's disease

K J Paonessa et al. Orthop Rev. 1989 Aug.

Abstract

Gaucher's disease is an uncommon lipid storage disease sometimes associated with bone pain that can mimic an acute pyarthrosis or osteomyelitis. A case report with two incidences of pseudo-osteomyelitis with two-year follow-up is presented along with a literature review. Recommendations for evaluation and differentiation from a true infection are given. In general a needle biopsy for culture is preferable to any open biopsy or drainage if the diagnosis is in doubt.

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