<prompt> Brodies abscesses occurs inFlat boneSmall boneLong BoneSeasmoid bone  <response>: Long bones: 166, 169- Maheshwari 4th editionBRODIES ABSCESS Subacute haematogenous osteomyelitis Chronic bone abscess containing pus or Jelly like granulation tissue surrounded by a zone of sclerosis, organism almost always is Staph.aureus Common in age 11 to 20 years Common sites are - Proximal and distal tibia and lower and of the femer Pain, Temperature is usually normal, WBC may be normal, ESR is often raisedRadiology - Circumscribed, round or oval cavity Sometimes the cavity is surrounded by a halo of sclerosis the classic Brodies absessTreatment - Surgical evacuation and curettage is performed under antibiotic cover 