Nasmi, C. and Radi, A. and Abilkassem, R. and Agadr, A. (2023) Tuberculous Osteomyelitis Presenting as a Sternal Mass in Paediatric Patient: A Case Report. Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, 13 (3). pp. 18-23. ISSN 2582-2950
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Abstract
Background: Sternal tuberculosis is an uncommon form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and it can be a diagnostic challenge for pediatricians.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a young 14-year-old boy, who had a gradually increasing swelling of the sternum over the past 2 months preceded by weight loss, asthenia and night sweats. Radiological, histological, and microbiological investigations confirmed it as a case of sternal tuberculosis (TB). He was managed with surgical debridement during the sternal biopsy and quadruple antituberculosis therapy with good response.
Discussion: Tuberculosis (TB) of sternum is one of the rarest forms of skeletal tuberculosis. The incidence of sternal tuberculosis has been calculated to be <1.5% amongst osteo-articular tuberculosis, with very few cases reported in infants. The diagnosis is based on histological and bacteriologic arguments.
Conclusion: Tuberculous osteomyelitis of the sternum is a rare finding in children. Our aim is to increase awareness around atypical presentations and the uncommon involvement of the sternum in musculoskeletal tuberculosis.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Opene Prints > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 13 Oct 2023 09:32 |
Last Modified: | 13 Oct 2023 09:32 |
URI: | http://geographical.go2journals.com/id/eprint/2722 |