Primary sternal osteomyelitis mimicking a neoplastic growth
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20173594Keywords:
Sternal osteomyelitis, Sternal neoplasmAbstract
Chronic osteomyelitis usually present as bony growth but it can rarely present as a soft tissue growth mimicking neoplasm and is usually diagnosed by the combination of radiology and microbiology. This is a case report of an adult male who had chronic osteomyelitis mimicking a neoplastic growth of soft tissue. CT scan showed soft tissue mass mimicking a soft tissue tumor but microbiology test and MRI confirmed the diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis.
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