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

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...

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Published inThe Pediatric infectious disease journal Vol. 34; no. 4; p. e92
Main Authors Schweitzer, Aparna, Della Beffa, Cristina, Akmatov, Manas K, Narchi, Hassib, Abaev, Yuri K, Sherry, David D, Pessler, Frank
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2015
Subjects
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
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1532-0987
DOI:10.1097/INF.0000000000000597