Infantile osteomyelitis of the fourth rib causing the occurrence of a lung abscess

Abstract

Abstract 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.

Keywords

• chest X‐ray
• computed tomography
• fever in infants
• magnetic resonance imaging
• Staphylococcus aureus