Borgen L, Haakonsen M O, Gudmundsen T E, Solheim D, Stensvold K
Department of Radiology, Hospital of Buskerud, Drammen, Norway.
Acta Radiol. 2005 Oct;46(6):652-6. doi: 10.1080/02841850500215766.
Varicella is a common viral infection in childhood, and acute osteomyelitis is one of the rare but serious complications. We report two cases of osteomyelitis as a complication of varicella. The possibilities and limitations of the different imaging modalities are discussed, as well as imaging findings during the course of this condition.