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Gerrie S, Watson M, Morreau P. Sonographic features of sternal pseudotumour in children. Australas J Ultrasound Med 2024; 27:124-130. [PMID: 38784694 PMCID: PMC11109996 DOI: 10.1002/ajum.12376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Introduction Sternal pseudotumour is an important but rare entity thought to be an inflammatory, non-neoplastic lesion that can mimic tumours. The purpose of this paper was to illustrate the imaging features of this lesion to avoid unnecessary investigations. Methods The clinical notes and imaging features of four patients with a diagnosis of sternal pseudotumour were reviewed over a period from February 2016 to July 2019. Results All patients were afebrile with no history of trauma. The median age at presentation was 12.5 months. The median length of symptoms prior to presentation was 3.5 days. One patient had a mildly elevated C-reactive protein. Chest radiographs showed a pre-sternal soft-tissue mass, with or without osseous destruction of the subjacent sternum. Ultrasound showed a heterogeneous, hypoechoic pre-sternal soft-tissue mass with variable internal vascularity with extension between sternal ossification centres. CT and MRI showed an enhancing dumbbell-shaped lesion with a pre-sternal and retro-sternal soft-tissue component. The median time to complete resolution was 3 months. One patient had a biopsy that showed chronic inflammation and fibrosis. Discussion These lesions present in young children typically with a 1- to 2-week history of a focal 2- to 4-cm swelling over the sternum. The aetiology is unknown but may be on the basis of a yet-to-be identified pathogen. Inflammatory markers and cultures are normal or mildly elevated. Important differential considerations include sternal osteomyelitis or neoplastic causes such as Ewing sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis and infantile fibrosarcoma. Conclusion Sternal pseudotumor is a rare but important entity to be aware of to avoid unnecessary invasive biopsy or further investigations. Our suggestion is that this is a 'Don't touch' lesion that requires close short-interval follow-up at a surgical outpatient clinic and with ultrasound until resolution.
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- Samantha Gerrie
- RadiologyStarship Children's HospitalAucklandNew Zealand
- Present address:
BC Children's Hospital4500 Oak StreetVancouverBritish ColumbiaV6H 3N1Canada
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- LabPLUSAuckland City HospitalAucklandNew Zealand
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- Paediatric SurgeryStarship Children's HospitalAucklandNew Zealand
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Fuente-Lucas G, Planells-Alduvin MC, Tallón-Guerola P, Alcalá-Minagorre P. Self limiting sternal tumors of childhood in a 7 months old infant. An Pediatr (Barc) 2024; 100:e3-e5. [PMID: 38580592 DOI: 10.1016/j.anpede.2024.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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- Gonzalo Fuente-Lucas
- Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital General Univesitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
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- Servicio de Radiología Pediátrica, Hospital General Universitario de Alicant, Alicante, Spain
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Llanos D, de la Pedraja I, Campos L, Armijo J, Ávila LF. Imaging palpable tumors in pediatrics: Part 2. RADIOLOGIA 2023; 65:43-54. [PMID: 36842785 DOI: 10.1016/j.rxeng.2023.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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Palpable tumors in children are a common reason for consulting a radiologist. The origin of these lesions varies widely, and although they are common, classic radiology books do not cover some of them. This series of two articles aims to review the clinical and radiological characteristics of a selection of palpable tumors in children that radiologists need to be familiar with.
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- D Llanos
- Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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Llanos D, de la Pedraja I, Campos L, Armijo J, Ávila L. Radiología de las tumoraciones palpables en el paciente pediátrico. Parte 2. RADIOLOGIA 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Panayiotou A, De La Hoz Polo M, Tang V, Haque S. Spectrum of anatomical variants, normal findings and pathology in and around the paediatric sternum. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:1175-1186. [PMID: 35142891 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05268-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Abnormalities of the sternum and adjacent structures are an uncommon presentation in the paediatric population and can have a variety of benign and malignant causes, including normal and developmental variants of the chest wall. Although there is overlap with adults, many sternal abnormalities are unique to the paediatric population. Following clinical examination, radiography is usually the first type of imaging used; however, it is limited and often ultrasound and cross-sectional imaging are needed for further assessment. An understanding of the normal anatomy is important; however, this can be challenging due to the varied appearances of age-related changes of the sternum. The purpose of this article is to familiarize the general paediatric radiologist with the expected anatomy and imaging findings of the developing sternum, anatomical variants and pathology of the sternum and adjacent structures encountered in this group of patients.
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- Andreas Panayiotou
- Department of Radiology, Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
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- Department of Radiology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK
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Pediatric chest wall masses: spectrum of benign findings on ultrasound. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:429-444. [PMID: 34505950 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05196-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A palpable finding along the chest wall is a frequent indication for pediatric US. Accurate identification of benign lesions can reassure families and appropriately triage children who need follow-up, cross-sectional imaging, or biopsy. In this pictorial essay, we review chest wall anatomy, illustrate US techniques and discuss key US imaging features of common benign lesions and normal variants.
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Otjen JP, Menashe SJ, Romberg EK, Brown ECB, Iyer RS. Pearls and Pitfalls of Thoracic Manifestations of Abuse in Children. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2022; 43:51-60. [PMID: 35164910 DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2021.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Child abuse is a broad term that includes, but is not limited to, physical or emotional harm, neglect, sexual abuse, and exploitation. In 2018 in the United States, there were nearly 700,000 victims of such maltreatment, of which 1700 children died. The majority of deaths occur in infants and toddlers under 3 years of age. While clinical signs and symptoms may raise suspicion for inflicted injury, such as bruising in young infants, imaging often plays a central role in identifying and characterizing nonaccidental trauma. The purpose of this article is to discuss the array of inflicted traumatic injuries to the thorax in children. Rib fractures are among the most common and telling features of physical abuse, especially in infants. The locations of such fractures and differences in appearance while healing will be presented, along with potential mimics and pitfalls. Less typical fractures seen in abuse will also be reviewed, including those of the sternum, clavicle, spine, and scapula. Finally, uncommon injuries to the lungs, heart and esophagus will also be considered.
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- Jeffrey P Otjen
- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.
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Molligan JF, Powell GM, Wenger DE, Torres-Mora J, Folpe AL. Sternoclavicular Joint Pseudotumor: A Clinicopathologic and Radiologic Study of 25 Cases Occurring in Patients Without Prior Neck Dissection. Hum Pathol 2021; 122:32-39. [DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2021.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Self-limiting sternal tumors of childhood (SELSTOC): A diagnostic challenge. RADIOLOGIA 2021; 63:400-405. [PMID: 34625195 DOI: 10.1016/j.rxeng.2020.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Self-limiting sternal tumors of childhood (SELSTOC) are rapidly growing sternal lesions that tend to resolve spontaneously. Patients have no history of infection, trauma, or neoplasms, and the most likely etiologyis an aseptic inflammatory reaction of unknown origin. The differential diagnosis includes a wide spectrum of lesions such as tumors, infections, malformations, or anatomic variants. MATERIAL AND METHODS We analyzed all cases of sternal masses in pediatric patients seen between 2012 and 2019; five of these had findings compatible with SELSTOC. We retrospectively recorded patients' race, sex, age, clinical presentation, laboratory findings, imaging tests, treatment, and follow-up. RESULTS We present five cases of rapidly growing sternal lesions whose clinical and radiological features are compatible with SELSTOC. In the absence of alarming symptoms and laboratory markers, watchful waiting could be an appropriate therapeutic approach. However, patients with some findings such as fever, elevated acute phase reactants, and/or comorbidities could require therapeutic interventions such as antibiotics or percutaneous drainage. In our series, depending on the clinical presentation and the patient's comorbidities, different therapeutic approaches were adopted (a conservative approach in two patients, antibiotics in three patients, and percutaneous drainage in one patient). In all cases, the sternal lesion was absent at discharge and/or at later follow-up visits. CONCLUSION Radiologists and pediatricians must be aware of this entity and the different diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to rapidly growing sternal lesions in pediatricpatients because recognizing SELSTOC can avoid unnecessary diagnostic tests and/or disproportionate therapeutic strategies.
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Tumores esternales autolimitados en la edad pediátrica (SELSTOC): un reto diagnóstico. RADIOLOGIA 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2020.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Fuente-Lucas G, Planells-Alduvin MC, Tallón-Guerola P, Alcalá-Minagorre P. Tumor esternal autolimitado en una lactante de 7 meses. An Pediatr (Barc) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2020.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Yamane A, Yasui D, Ichikawa T. A case of self-limiting sternal tumor of childhood. Radiol Case Rep 2021; 16:602-603. [PMID: 33425083 PMCID: PMC7779832 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2020.12.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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A 2-year-old boy with a rapidly growing sternal mass was referred to our hospital. Computed tomography revealed a dumbbell-shaped mass with widening of the synchondrosis between the third and fourth elements of the sternal body. The mass significantly shrunk 3 days later, and completely disappeared 2 weeks later, as confirmed by palpation. A diagnosis of self-limiting sternal tumor of childhood was made based on characteristic imaging findings.
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- Aya Yamane
- Department of Radiology, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital, 1-396, Kosugimachi, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-0063, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital, 1-396, Kosugimachi, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-0063, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital, 1-396, Kosugimachi, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-0063, Japan
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Benson A, Hare M. Fourteen‐month‐old girl with a rapidly enlarging swelling on the chest wall. Emerg Med Australas 2020; 32:1090-1091. [DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.13655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Adam Benson
- Emergency Department The Children's Hospital at Westmead Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Emergency Department The Children's Hospital at Westmead Sydney New South Wales Australia
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Self-Limiting Sternal Tumor of Childhood: A "Do Not Touch" Lesion. J Pediatr 2020; 221:260-261. [PMID: 32312553 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucosa can appear as flesh-colored lesions or may present as any of the colors of the visual spectrum. Diseases associated with blue (or shades of blue) discoloration represent a unique group of conditions that occur de novo or as a reaction to either a topical or a systemic agent to which the individual has been exposed. Blue diseases can affect the skin, the nails or the mucosal membranes of the mouth (buccal mucosa, gingiva, lips, palate or tongue) or eyes (sclera). In addition to appearing blue, they can also appear as blue-black, blue-brown, blue-gray, blue-green, blue-purple, blue-red, and blue-silver. The conditions range from those secondary to exogenous agents (systemic or tattoo or topical) to syndromes to systemic diseases to tumors (adnexal, melanocytic, vascular, or miscellaneous). A comprehensive attempt to include all conditions that have been described as blue (or a shade of blue) has been performed by evaluating the following terms using the medical search engine PubMed: blue and either gingiva, lips, lunula, mucosa, nails, oral, palate, sclera, skin, or tongue. Subsequently, the conditions were organized by color (blue and shades of blue) and within each color by location (skin, nails, oral mucosa and sclera). The results are presented in organized tables; in addition, there is discussion of some of the conditions that are unique to one or more specific locations. In conclusion, 'preserve and cherish the pale blue dot' and remember that a big red rock eater with chrysiasis is the answer to the riddle, "What is big and blue and eats rocks?"
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- Philip R Cohen
- San Diego Family Dermatology, National City, California, USA; Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, California, USA.
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Adri D, Kreindel T. Self limiting sternal tumors of childhood: two case reports. RADIOLOGIA 2018; 61:167-170. [PMID: 30274851 DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2018.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Sternal tumours are rare in children. The differential diagnoses include a wide spectrum of benign (from bone cyst to osteoblastoma, osteochondroma and fibrous displasia) and malignant tumours (Ewing's sarcoma, chondrosarcoma rhabdomyosarcoma), inflammatory lesions and infectious processes. The SELSTOC (Self Limiting Sternal Tumours of Childhood) are entities of non-specific origin, they are self-limiting and characterised by a rapidly growing tumour that disappears spontaneously with no history of trauma or active infection. The onset of a rapidly growing mass with no preceding trauma is worrying to parents who then consult the health professionals. Soft tissue ultrasound enables us to characterise these lesions and define their nature in relation to the adjacent tissues. Chest x-ray and MRI can also help to characterise these lesions. In this paper we present two case reports of children referred to our department for characterisation of sternal tumours.
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- D Adri
- Servicio de Diagnóstico por Imágenes, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Servicio de Diagnóstico por Imágenes, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Chondrosternal arthritis in infant: an unusual entity. Case Rep Orthop 2014; 2014:652539. [PMID: 25386377 PMCID: PMC4216664 DOI: 10.1155/2014/652539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2014] [Revised: 09/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Primary arthritis of chondrosternal joint is very rare and occurs in infants less than 18 months of age. Presentation is most often subacute but may be acute. Child presents with a parasternal mass with history of fever and/or local signs of infection. Clinical symptoms vary from a painless noninflammatory to a painful mass with local tenderness and swelling, while fever may be absent. Laboratory data show low or marginally raised levels of white blood cells and C-reactive protein, reflecting, respectively, the subacute or acute character of the infection. It is a self-limiting affection due to the adequate immune response of the patient. Evolution is generally good without antibiotherapy with a progressive spontaneous healing. A wait-and-see approach with close follow-up in the first weeks is the best therapeutic option.
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Ilivitzki A, Sweed Y, Beck N, Militianu D. Sternal pseudotumor of childhood: don't touch the lesion. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2013; 32:2199-2203. [PMID: 24277904 DOI: 10.7863/ultra.32.12.2199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The common approach to rapidly growing peristernal lesions in young infants is oncologic consultation, imaging, and early tissue diagnosis. We represent 3 such cases with unique sonographic findings favoring nonaggressive lesions named self-limiting sternal tumors of childhood, in which a conservative approach of sonographic follow-up was chosen. We review the typical sonographic characteristics in this rather new and rare entity, separating it from the more aggressive group of lesions in this location and age group, and suggest that the classic appearance should imply a wait-and-see approach, with sonographic follow-up studies rather than invasive intervention.
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- Anat Ilivitzki
- Pediatric Radiology Unit, Department of Radiology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Hatzalbanim 32, 34373 Haifa, Israel.
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Biscaro F, Pillon M, Bordignon M, Mesirca P, Alessandrini L, Cecchetto G, Spigariol F. Intraosseous angioma: a rare cause of a rib mass in childhood. J Pediatr Surg 2012; 47:e5-7. [PMID: 23084232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2011] [Revised: 05/09/2012] [Accepted: 05/22/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Rib tumors are uncommon and represent 5% to 10% of all bony tumors. Regarding the benign rib lesions, costal angioma is very rare in childhood. We report a case of a rare angioma of a rib complicated by bone erosion in a young boy.
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van Schuppen J, van Doorn MMAC, van Rijn RR. Childhood osteomyelitis: imaging characteristics. Insights Imaging 2012; 3:519-33. [PMID: 22875760 PMCID: PMC3443272 DOI: 10.1007/s13244-012-0186-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this review is to illustrate the imaging findings of childhood osteomyelitis. The diagnosis of childhood osteomyelitis can be challenging. Clinical presentation and laboratory results can differ and are relatively unreliable. To date, its role in the assessment of treatment efficacy is not yet clear. Methods This review article provides an overview of the different imaging modalities and imaging characteristics of childhood osteomyelitis. Levels of evidence for different modalities are presented. Results Paediatric radiology plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis of childhood osteomyelitis and can also be used to guide therapy and intervention. Conclusion Although imaging is essential in the diagnostic process, cooperation between the physician and radiologist remains the cornerstone in accurately diagnosing childhood osteomyelitis. Main Messages • Imaging plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis of childhood osteomyelitis. • Cooperation between the clinician and radiologist is a very important aspect of making the diagnosis. • The initial imaging modality in childhood osteomyelitis is conventional imaging. • Normal conventional imaging does not exclude osteomyelitis.
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- Joost van Schuppen
- Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center/Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
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