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Tuberculosis of the sternum is uncommon, with limited published cases. This report details a rare instance of isolated sternal tuberculosis in a young woman, successfully treated with medication.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Isolated sternal involvement in tuberculosis is exceptionally rare.
  • Literature contains scarce case reports, even in tuberculosis-endemic regions.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) typically affects the lungs but can manifest in other organs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of isolated sternal tuberculosis.
  • To highlight diagnostic and management considerations for this unusual presentation.
  • To contribute to the limited literature on sternal TB.

Main Methods:

  • A case study of a 32-year-old female patient.
  • Clinical presentation: pus discharging sinus over the manubrium sterni.
  • Diagnostic confirmation: surgical excision of sinus tract and biopsy.
  • Treatment: standard antitubercular therapy.

Main Results:

  • Biopsy confirmed tuberculosis of the sternum.
  • The patient had no other systemic signs of tuberculosis.
  • Successful treatment outcome with 9 months of antitubercular therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Isolated sternal tuberculosis is a rare but possible diagnosis.
  • Prompt surgical intervention and biopsy are crucial for diagnosis.
  • Antitubercular therapy is effective for managing sternal TB.