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Braz. J. Med. Biol. Res.2024;57:e12976. Open Access Peer-Reviewed Case Report DOI: 10.1590/1414-431X2023e12976 “Penumbra sign” is a characteristic finding in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of Brodie’s abscess, a rare variant of subacute osteomyelitis. We aimed to discuss the imaging finding penumbra sign that will help in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis and may be useful to clinicians in differential diagnosis.
Introduction Body packing is one of the most common methods used in the transboundary trafficking of illicit drugs. These drugs are packaged in capsules and taken orally or inserted into the rectum or vagina. Its diagnosis is, therefore, difficult. Methods like x-ray, ultrasonography, and computed tomography (CT) are usually used to diagnose body packers.
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