Open AccessInfantile osteomyelitis of the fourth rib causing the occurrence of a lung abscess
Author(s) -
Mori Sayo,
Onoyama Sagano,
Takimoto Tomoko,
Morooka Yuya,
Furuno Kenji
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2226
Subject(s) - medicine , osteomyelitis , abscess , lung , radiography , surgery , lung abscess , radiology
Infantile osteomyelitis of the rib is rare but can be complicated by intrapleural pyogenic lesions. Even if findings suggest another infection focus, osteomyelitis should be considered if there are changes on radiographs. In addition, it can be prevented by maintaining the dermal barrier function through skin care.