Primary Sternal Osteomyelitis or Sternal Pseudotumor of Childhood: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Key Points

• The research explores the similarities between primary sternal osteomyelitis and sternal pseudotumor in children, aiming to clarify their relationship.
• Conducted a case series of patients with sternal conditions.
• Reviewed clinical and radiological features of the cases.
• Examined pathogen detection methods used in diagnoses.
• Findings suggest that sternal pseudotumor may be a variation of primary sternal osteomyelitis.
• Improved pathogen detection techniques could aid in distinguishing between the two conditions.
• Appropriate management strategies could prevent unnecessary treatments in benign cases.