Abstract. This paper presents the first report of osteomyelitis in heterotopic
ossification in a patient with macrodystrophia lipomatosa. Careful review of
magnetic resonance imaging allowed correct diagnosis and design of a limited
surgical excision. Osteomyelitis should be considered in the differential
diagnosis of pain and discharge when heterotopic ossification is present.
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