An unusual complication of sternal and clavicle osteomyelitis in a child with sickle cell disease.
We report an unusual child with sickle cell disease, in which osteomyelitis of the sternum and clavicle was diagnosed at the same time. The standard x-ray failed to demonstrate the lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging was very helpful in locating the site and degree of involvement. We recommend the use of magnetic resonance imaging to delineate such findings.
Al-Fifi
Suliman H
SH
Department of Child Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, King Khalid University, PO Box 641, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. alfifis@yahoo.com
Al-Qahtani
Saeed M
SM
Al-Binali
Ali M
AM
Annobil
Samuel H
SH
D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002968:Clavicle; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013249:Sternum; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002443:Ceftriaxone