Vol. 9, Issue 1 (2023)

Rare case of primary sternal osteomyelitis in immunocompetent patient caused by Candida albicans

Author(s):

Dr. Col. Sudhir Sachar, Dr. Prabhakaran, Dr. Kundeti Rakesh Yadav and Dr. Vigneshwaran

Abstract:
Sternal Osteomyelitis is common in post CABG patients/with chest injury. Causative organisms in immunocompetent, non-surgical patients are Streptococcus, Pseudomonas & Candida. Candida albicans is extremely rare with limited number of cases reported.
Materials and Methods: Observational type of case study using Contrast enhanced MDCT in a 68-year male with continuous pain of insidious onset over anterior chest wall for 6 days with history of Diabetes mellitus of 20 years.
Results: MDCT helped in diagnosing & intervention in sternal osteomyelitis & it’s extension. Early surgical intervention, culture & appropriate treatment prevents high morbidity & mortality.
Conclusion: Based on the patient's clinical, culture, & radiological characteristics, "Primary fungal sternal osteomyelitis" was diagnosed. Incision and drainage of abscess followed by Partial Sternectomy with was done.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Col. Sudhir Sachar, Dr. Prabhakaran, Dr. Kundeti Rakesh Yadav and Dr. Vigneshwaran. Rare case of primary sternal osteomyelitis in immunocompetent patient caused by Candida albicans. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2023;9(1):181-183. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2023.v9.i1c.3294