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Progression of osteomyelitis. An abscess develops from a localized infection that constricts the blood flow to the area (A), resulting in an avascular region of necrotic bone tissue called the sequestrum (B), followed by development of new bone surrounding the sequestrum, termed the involucrum, which may also have a sinus tract through which purulence can escape (C).
