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case_images: CT scan of the right sternoclavicular joint in axial (a) and coronal (b) sections with bone window study showing pinching of the SCJ space with cortical erosions, subchondral geodes (white arrows) and osteocondensation with blurred boundaries (yellow arrows). CT scan of the right sternoclavicular joint in axial (c) section with soft tissue window study showing thickening of the synovium (arrow).
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case_images: No extensive abscess to the chest wall or retrosternal signs of mediastinitis were noted (Figure 1).
case_images: (a and b) Photos showing pre-operative aspect: swelling near the right sternoclavicular joint. (c) Pre-operative photo in the operating room showing the incision which was performed. (d) Photo showing operative findings including partial necrosis to the SCJ (arrow).
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case_images: SCJ was noted (Figure 2). Simple debridement and limited curettage were preferred to en bloc resection given the limited size of necrotic tissues (Figure 3).
case_images: Photos (a and b) showing clinical aspects after partial debridement was performed. Photo (c) showing synovium of the SCJ taken for anatomopathological examination.
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case_images: SCJ was noted (Figure 2). Simple debridement and limited curettage were preferred to en bloc resection given the limited size of necrotic tissues (Figure 3).
case_images: Clinical and aesthetic outcome at the latest follow-up 18 months postoperatively.
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case_images: The aesthetic outcome was judged satisfactory by the patient (Figure 4).
case_images: Radiographs of the right claviculae at the latest follow-up 18 months postoperatively.
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case_images: X-ray examination of the right SCJ was completely normal (Figure 5).