Isolated tuberculosis of the sternum in children: case report

Tuberculosis of the sternum is rare in children, and is often difficult to diagnose, however its prognosis remains good following treatment. Here we have the case of a young 14-year-old girl, who over the past 1 month has had swelling of the sternum combined with a fever of 38.5°C. Computed tomograp...

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Published in:	Revue de pneumologie clinique Vol. 67; no. 5; pp. 322 - 324
Main Authors:	Aghoutane, E M, Fezzazi, R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 01-10-2011
Subjects:	Adolescent Antitubercular Agents - therapeutic use Female Humans Radiography, Thoracic Sternum - pathology Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular - diagnosis Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular - drug therapy
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Summary:	Tuberculosis of the sternum is rare in children, and is often difficult to diagnose, however its prognosis remains good following treatment. Here we have the case of a young 14-year-old girl, who over the past 1 month has had swelling of the sternum combined with a fever of 38.5°C. Computed tomography revealed sternal lysis and swelling of the soft tissue. The histopathological examination of the bone harvesting confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculous osteitis. Anti-bacillary treatment permitted favorable progression. Tuberculous osteitis of the sternum is a rare condition. Contamination can occur through contiguity or reactivation of a latent focus. Confirmation is established by histopathological and/or bacteriological sampling. Treatment is essentially medical.
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ISSN:	0761-8417
DOI:	10.1016/j.pneumo.2010.09.002