Letter to the Editor

Primary Sternal Osteomyelitis Caused By Actinomyces israelii

Authors: I Pinilla, MD, PHD, C Martín-Hervás, MD, PHD, E Gil-Garay, MD, PHD

Abstract

To the Editor:Primary sternal osteomyelitis (PSO) is a rare entity. Diagnosis is usually difficult due to the nonspecific clinical picture and late radiological findings. We describe a case of PSO due to Actinomyces israelii and how ultrasonography (US), CT, and MRI helped to make the diagnosis and guide treatment.

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