An unusual complication of sternal and clavicle osteomyelitis in a child with sickle cell disease

Authors

• Suliman H. Al-Fifi, Department of Child Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, King Khalid University, PO Box 641, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (7) 2247800 Ext. 335. Fax. +966 (7) 2247570. E-mail: alfifis{at}yahoo.com
• Saeed M. Al-Qahtani, Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Ali M. Al-Binali, Department of Child Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Samuel H. Annobil, Department of Child Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

We report an unusual child with sickle cell disease, in which osteomyelitis of the sternum and clavicle was diagnosed at the same time. The standard x-ray failed to demonstrate the lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging was very helpful in locating the site and degree of involvement. We recommend the use of magnetic resonance imaging to delineate such findings.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

589

Last Page

590

Recommended Citation

Al-Fifi, Suliman H.; Al-Qahtani, Saeed M.; Al-Binali, Ali M.; and Annobil, Samuel H. (2002) "An unusual complication of sternal and clavicle osteomyelitis in a child with sickle cell disease," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 23: Iss. 5, Article 22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1712