title: Bilateral sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. medinst@pgichd.nic.in
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Dhillon
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: O N
authors.initials: ON
authors.lastname: Nagi
mesh_terms: 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