Bilateral sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis

Authors
Dhillon, MS Gupta, R Rao, KS Nagi, ON
Citation
Ms. Dhillon et al., Bilateral sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis, ARCH ORTHOP, 120(5-6), 2000, pp. 363-365
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
ISSN journal
09368051 → ACNP
Volume
120
Issue
5-6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
363 - 365
Database
ISI
SICI code
0936-8051(200004)120:5-6<363:BSJT>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
A unique case of bilateral sternoclavicular tuberculosis is presented, with discussion of the possible mechanism of infection. Early diagnosis is mand atory for good results, and with a world-wide resurgence of this disease, a high index of suspicion is mandatory (especially in immunocompromised pati ents and migrant populations). Computed tomography and magnetic resonance i maging are helpful for defining the exact extent of the disease.