title: A Swelling over Sternum in a Child: Reminder of an Uncommon Diagnosis.
abstract: Lack of awareness about isolated tubercular osteomyelitis of the sternum resulted in a delay in diagnosing the condition in an eleven-year-old girl who presented with a gradually increasing swelling over the sternum. Radiological, histological, and microbiological investigations helped diagnose the condition and the child responded well to antitubercular therapy (ATT) and surgical debridement. The report provides a brief description about the various management options available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, TN Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Pradnya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, TN Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Sandeep B
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-8697-2764
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Bavdekar
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, TN Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Sushma U
authors.initials: SU
authors.lastname: Save