<prompt> Brodie abscess most commonly seen in:EpiphysisMetaphysisDiaphysisEpiphyseal cartilage  <response>: Ans: b Metaphysis Ref: Maheswari, 3rd ed, Revp. 163BRIDGENagging pain worse at night, relieved by salicylates is suggestive of osteoid osteomaBrodies abscess is most commonly seen in metaphysis of bone.Brodie abscess:Age group -10-20 yrsSites - upper end of tibia, lower end of femur- metaphysicSymptoms-Deep boring pain, worse at night relieved by rest.X-raycircular or oval lucent area surrounded by sclerosis.TreatmentSurgical excavation, curettage packing with cancellous bone chips.Bony lesions with site of originMetaphysisDiaphysisEpiphysisOsteosarcomaOsteomyelitisBrodies abscessEwing sarcomaOsteiod osteomaMultiple myelomaSecondariesLymphomaAdamantinomaOsteoclastomaChondroblastomas 