Journal of Otology & RhinologyISSN: 2324-8785

All submissions of the EM system will be redirected to Online Manuscript Submission System. Authors are requested to submit articles directly to Online Manuscript Submission System of respective journal.
bahis siteleri bahis siteleri bahis siteleri casino siteleri

Case Report, J Otol Rhinol Vol: 4 Issue: 1

Neck Abscess and Osteomyelitis Secondary to a Sternoclavicular Septic Arthritis: a Case Report

Rijken JA*, Hoek J and Eerenstein SE
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Corresponding author : Johannes Rijken
Willem, Andriessenlaan, 18 1187 HC, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
E-mail: j.rijken@vumc.nl
Received: June 21, 2014 Accepted: August 28, 2014 Published: January 27, 2015
Citation: Rijken JA, Hoek J, Eerenstein SE (2015) Neck Abscess and Osteomyelitis Secondary to a Sternoclavicular Septic Arthritis: A Case Report. J Otol Rhinol 4:1. doi:10.4172/2324-8785.1000207

Abstract

Neck Abscess and Osteomyelitis Secondary to a Sternoclavicular Septic Arthritis: a Case Report

A 64-year old female was referred to our Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) / Head & Neck surgery department due to a progressive, painful swelling on the left side of the neck since 2 weeks. A couple of weeks prior to the painful swelling in the neck she had left shoulder complaints. A contrast enhanced CT scan was made showing an impressive neck abscess, with an estimated volume of 200cc. After clinical examination, intensive surgical exploration and abscess drainage took place. Cultures showed a Staphylococcus aureus, for which prolonged intravenous antibiotic treatment (Augmentin, Clindamycin) followed. Disregulated diabetes mellitus might have been a predisposing factor, but osteomyelitis of the sternoclavicular (SC) joint proved to be the cause of abscess formation.

Keywords: Osteomyelitis; Sternoclavicular joint; Neck abscess; Staphylococcus aureus

international publisher, scitechnol, subscription journals, subscription, international, publisher, science

Track Your Manuscript

Awards Nomination

Media Partners

Associations

open access