[Isolated tuberculosis of the sternum in children: case report].
Tuberculosis of the sternum is rare in children, and is often difficult to diagnose, however its prognosis remains good following treatment. Here we have the case of a young 14-year-old girl, who over the past 1 month has had swelling of the sternum combined with a fever of 38.5°C. Computed tomography revealed sternal lysis and swelling of the soft tissue. The histopathological examination of the bone harvesting confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculous osteitis. Anti-bacillary treatment permitted favorable progression. Tuberculous osteitis of the sternum is a rare condition. Contamination can occur through contiguity or reactivation of a latent focus. Confirmation is established by histopathological and/or bacteriological sampling. Treatment is essentially medical.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013249:Sternum / Q000473:pathology*; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000995:Antitubercular Agents