Imaging findings of lower limb apophysitis.

Objective: The objective of this article is to present a comprehensive review of apophysitis of the lower limb regarding anatomy, physiopathology, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and imaging features with special emphasis on MRI.

Conclusion: Apophysitis, which is inflammation of the traction epiphysis resulting from chronic trauma, is a common abnormality that affects the growing child. Understanding the physiopathology of apophysitis is essential for a precise diagnosis on MRI.

Q fever endocarditis in Spain. Clinical characteristics and outcome.

Objectives: To describe the clinical presentation of a large number of Q fever endocarditis (QFE) and its management considering the role of serology.

Patients And Methods: Eighty-three patients with definite QFE (56 native and 27 prosthetic valve) with a long-term follow-up after stopping treatment (median: 48 months) were included. Final outcome (cure or relapse) was compared according with the serological titre at the end of therapy: less than 1:400 of phase I Ig G antibodies by indirect immunofluorescence (group 1, N=23) or more than 1:400 (group 2, N=30).