Brodies abscess is a manifestation of subacute to chronic osteomyelitis, characterized as intraosseous abscess formation, usually on the metaphysis of the long tubular bones in the lower extremities of male pediatric patients. Clinically, Brodies abscess presents with atraumatic bone pain of an insidious onset, with absence of systemic findings. Delay in diagnosis is common, as diagnostic imaging, followed by biopsy for culture and histologic examination are generally required to secure a diagnosis of Brodies abscess. Treatment of Brodies abscess is non-standardized, and usually consists of surgical debridement and antibacterial therapy. Despite the variability in therapeutic approaches, outcomes of Brodies abscess treated with surgery and antibiotics are favourable. Herein we report a case of a delayed diagnosis of Brodies abscess in the upper extremity of an adult female. While she improved with treatment of Brodies abscess, the case serves to remind clinicians to consider this entity in adult individuals who present with atraumatic bone pain.