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- Sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis is a rare condition that often has specific risk factors, as demonstrated in a case involving a healthy 58-year-old woman.
- Imaging revealed erosive changes in the joint and signs of infection, leading to surgery where a purulent abscess was drained.
- The case highlights the need for medical professionals to be vigilant for this condition, as it can cause serious health complications even in patients without prior medical history.
Article Abstract
Sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis is rare and commonly associated with specific risk factors. We report the case of a 58-year-old female with no previous medical or surgical history who presented complaining of a warm, indurated mass overlying the right sternoclavicular joint. Computed tomography of the chest showed erosion of the sternal end of the clavicle and the manubrium sternum associated with thickening of the synovium and a sternoclavicular joint space narrowing, suggestive of an infective process. Intraoperative finds a purulent collection extending both over the clavicle and the sternum. Limited destruction of small parts of the sternoclavicular joint was noted. The abscess was drained. Simple debridement and limited curettage were preferred to en bloc resection given the limited size of necrotic tissues. Sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis is a condition with significant morbidity and potential mortality. All medical practitioners must maintain a high degree of suspicion, even in healthy patients, as it can lead to serious complications.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10666677 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2050313X231212831 | DOI Listing |
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