Primary osteomyelitis of the sternum in the pediatric age group: report of a new case and comprehensive analysis of seventy-four cases

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2015 Apr;34(4):e92-e101. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000000597.

Abstract

Pediatric primary osteomyelitis of the sternum may have a non-specific onset and be diagnosed late. We analyzed all accessible published cases (n = 73) and 1 new case in order to describe presenting signs and symptoms, laboratory findings, diagnostic imaging features, causative pathogens, treatments, complications and outcomes. This analysis represents the first comprehensive description of the natural history of this rare infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacteria / classification
  • Bacteria / isolation & purification
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Bacterial Infections / epidemiology
  • Bacterial Infections / microbiology
  • Bacterial Infections / pathology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Osteomyelitis / epidemiology
  • Osteomyelitis / microbiology
  • Osteomyelitis / pathology*
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Sternum / pathology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents