Brodie abscess laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdulkerim Yassin, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Laboratory findings such as white blood count and differential usually shows normal. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein levels may be normal or could be elevated.

Laboratory Findings

• White blood cell count and differential usually normal
• Normal or elevated ESR AND C-RP
• About 20% of cultures are negative

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