Brodie’s abscess is -

Chronic osteomyelitis is of 3 types: a) chronic osteomyelitis secondary to acute osteomyelitis b) Garre's osteomyelitis c) Brodie's abscess Brodies abscess is a special type of osteomyelitis in which body's defence mechanism have been able to contain infection so as to create chronic bone abscess containing pus or jelly-like granulation tissue surrounded by a zone of sclerosis. C/f: Common in 11-20 years Common sites upper tibia and the lower end of femur A deep boring pain is a predominant symptom. can become worse to-night. Examination reveals tenderness and thickening of bone.