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Primary sternal osteomyelitis in infants: a report of two cases
R T Bryan1, S Noor, S Quraishi
1Birmingham Children's Hospital, U.K.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B
|April 28, 1999
Insights
Primary sternal osteomyelitis is a rare infection of the breastbone. This review discusses its diagnosis and management, presenting two infant cases.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Infections
Background:
- Sternal osteomyelitis is uncommon, particularly primary forms.
- Secondary sternal osteomyelitis is more prevalent due to cardiothoracic surgery and intravenous drug use.
Observation:
- Presents two pediatric cases of primary sternal osteomyelitis.
- Reviews the existing literature on primary sternal osteomyelitis.
Findings:
- Primary sternal osteomyelitis requires specific diagnostic approaches.
- Management strategies for primary sternal osteomyelitis are discussed.
Implications:
- Highlights the rarity and diagnostic challenges of primary sternal osteomyelitis in infants and children.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this rare bone infection.
Abstract:
Primary sternal osteomyelitis in infants, older children, and adults is rare. Secondary sternal osteomyelitis, however, is more common because of the increased frequency of cardiothoracic surgery and intravenous drug abuse. Primary sternal osteomyelitis is reviewed, two infants with further cases of primary sternal osteomyelitis are presented, and diagnosis and management are discussed.