Diagnostic use of superb microvascular imaging in evaluating septic arthritis of the manubriosternal joint: A case report.

Background: Septic arthritis of the manubriosternal joint is a diagnostic challenge due to its rarity and anatomical characteristic. Conventional ultrasound, plain radiographs, and computed tomography are not able to confirm or even suspect arthritis early. Superb microvascular imaging is a new advanced Doppler technique in evaluating low-flow microvascular patterns.