<prompt> Brodies abscess common in:Long bones of metaphysisLong bones of diaphysisMandibleVertebral bodies  <response>: Long bones of diaphysis: Ref: 163-M, 32-ABRQDIES ABSCESS sub acute hacmatogenous oslcomyclitisA chronic bone abscess containing pus or Jelly - like granulation tissue surrounded by a zone of sclerosisClinical features: - 11-20 years of age Common sites are the upper end of the tibia and lower end of the femur Usually located in the metaphysisGarres sclerosing osteonn elilis: - non suppurating ostcomycliles which is characterized by marked sclerosis and cortical thickening. There is no abscess only a diffuse enlargement of the bone at the affected site - usually the diaphysis of the tubular bones or the mandible 