Clavicular osteomyelitis: A case report and review of the literature

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Alcon, Andre | Gold, Jessica A. | Hansen, Caitlin | Chatterjee, Avik

Affiliations: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA

Note: [] Correspondence: Andre Alcon, 360 State St. Apt. 2005 New Haven, CT 06510, USA. Tel.: +1 510 396 9993; Fax: +1 203 785 5714; E-mail: andre.alcon@yale.edu

Abstract: Acute clavicular osteomyelitis is a rare disease, occurring in about 0–7% of all pediatric cases of osteomyelitis. The literature on the topic is sparse. Here we discuss a case of clavicular osteomyelitis and review previous case reports of acute clavicular osteomyelitis in children. In addition, we will review general management principles of osteomyelitis in children as they pertain to clavicular osteomyelitis.

Keywords: Acute clavicular osteomyelitis, children

DOI: 10.3233/JPI-130402

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 183-186, 2013