Bilateral sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis.
A unique case of bilateral sternoclavicular tuberculosis is presented, with discussion of the possible mechanism of infection. Early diagnosis is mandatory for good results, and with a world-wide resurgence of this disease, a high index of suspicion is mandatory (especially in immunocompromised patients and migrant populations). Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are helpful for defining the exact extent of the disease.
Dhillon
M S
MS
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. medinst@pgichd.nic.in
Gupta
R
R
Rao
K S
KS
Nagi
O N
ON
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology