title: Pyarthrosis of the manubriosternal joint.
abstract: This is a case report of primary osteomyelitis of the sternum, the only case of pyarthrosis of the manubriosternal joint the authors are able to find in the American literature. The diagnosis was established by tomogram and open biopsy. The treatment was thorough and specific antibiotic coverage.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008371:Manubrium; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications*; D013249:Sternum; D013492:Suppuration