Paonessa K J, McInerney V K, Minnefor A B
Division of Epidemiology, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey.
Orthop Rev. 1989 Aug;18(8):880-8.
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.
