Spontaneous sternoclavicular joint infections.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery (2002)
- PubMed: 16456739
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Abstract
Spontaneous infection of the sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) is an uncommon clinical entity. There are only few reports about this entity in the literature. Various risk factors are found to be associated with SCJ infection but rarely no risk factors can be detected. As a result of its rarity and confusing with malignancies, the description of this condition is primarily in the form of case reports and small series in the literature. Besides, optimal therapy has not been described definitely. We present a case of spontaneous SCJ infection treated successfully by drainage and the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug.
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