<prompt> Brodie;s abscess is the terminology forSubungual infectionchronic osteomyelitisweb space infectioninfected hematoma  <response>: It is a long standing localized pyogenic abscess in the bonelong standing because of strong defence mechanism of the body. It usually involves long bones. Brodie;s abscess - A circumscribed, roundoval cavity containing pus and pieces of dead bone sequestra surrounded sclerosis - Most commonly seen in tibial femoral metaphysis may occur in epiphysis cuboidal bone eg: calcaneum - Metaphyseal lesion cause no little periosteal reaction - Diaphyseal lesion may be associated with periosteal new bone formation and marked coical thickening . ref : maheswari9th ed 