Osteomyelitis of the Rib in a Child With Indolent Symptoms
We describe a case of osteomyelitis of the rib caused by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus . The patient presented with a subtle, indolent course leading to a suspected 2-year delay in diagnosis. This case highlights that the diagnosis of rib osteomyelitis, which can readily mimic other...
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2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | We describe a case of osteomyelitis of the rib caused by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus . The patient presented with a subtle, indolent course leading to a suspected 2-year delay in diagnosis. This case highlights that the diagnosis of rib osteomyelitis, which can readily mimic other diagnoses, such as costochondritis, intraabdominal infections, pneumonia, or malignancies warrants a high index of suspicion. Albeit rare, pediatricians should be aware of the possibility of rib osteomyelitis in healthy children to help ensure a prompt diagnosis and appropriate, timely management. |
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| Item Description: | 2333-794X 10.1177/2333794X221086583 |