| Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint caused by salmonella in a healthy person. | |
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PMID: 19994814 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is an unusual site for septic arthritis in healthy people. It is mostly described as affecting intravenous drug abusers. We report a rare case of sternoclavicular osteo-arthritis caused by non-typhoid salmonella in an immunocompetent person. The patient presented with general weakness, dizziness, epigastric and anterior chest pain that had persisted for one week. Peptic ulcer disease was diagnosed by gastro-intestinal endoscopy. Computed tomography (CT) revealed fluid accumulation around the left sternoclavicular joint. Surgical exploration revealed pus, which was drained. The pus culture grew salmonella enterica serotype D. After repeated debridement and appropriate antibiotic treatment, the patient was discharged home four weeks later. |
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Authors:
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W K Chiu; T W Huang; Y L Cheng |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta chirurgica Belgica Volume: 109 ISSN: 0001-5458 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Chir. Belg. Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-09 Completed Date: 2010-02-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370571 Medline TA: Acta Chir Belg Country: Belgium |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 645-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Arthritis, Infectious
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microbiology* Humans Immunocompetence Male Middle Aged Osteoarthritis / microbiology* Sternoclavicular Joint / microbiology* |
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