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Osteomyelitis of the humerus as the initial presentation of Diabetes Mellitus
A.L.L Roshan1, AT Matthias1, J Indrakumar2
1 University Medical Unit, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
2 Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Correspondence Address:
A T Matthias
University Medical Unit, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
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Most cases of osteomyelitis occur in patient's foot with diabetes mellitus. Osteomyelitis occurs in the presence of vascular insufficiency. Here, a case of chronic osteomyelitis as the first presentation of diabetes is described, therefore it is concluded that all patients with osteomyelitis should be screened for diabetes. |
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