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[An infant with sternal swelling].

Naomi Ketharanathan¹, M Lizet te Winkel, Maarten H Lequin

¹Erasmus MC-Sophia Kinderziekenhuis, Rotterdam, Afd. Kindergeneeskunde, the Netherlands.

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Summary

Self-limiting sternal tumour of childhood (SELSTOC) is a rare, benign sternal swelling in children. The characteristic ultrasound "dumb-bell" sign aids diagnosis, allowing for observation and spontaneous resolution without further testing.

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Pediatric oncology
Radiology

Background:

Sternal tumours in children are rare and can be benign or malignant.
Accurate differentiation is crucial to avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures.

Observation:

An 11-month-old infant presented with acute sternal swelling without trauma or fever.
Ultrasound revealed a characteristic 'dumb-bell' sign, suggesting a benign condition.

Findings:

The 'self-limiting sternal tumour of childhood' (SELSTOC) diagnosis was made based on clinical presentation and ultrasound.
An expectative management approach was adopted, and the swelling resolved spontaneously within weeks.

Implications:

SELSTOC is a benign sternal swelling likely due to aseptic inflammation.
The typical clinical and ultrasonographic findings support an observation-only approach, preventing over-diagnosis and unnecessary interventions.