Inflammatory focal myositis of the sternomastoid muscle: is there an absolute indication for biopsy? A case report and review of the literature

Georgalas, Christos; Kapoor, L.; Chau, Ha; Bhattacharyya, Abir K.

doi:10.1007/s00405-004-0895-9

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“…There is typically no history of trauma. 4 As skeletal muscle is not a favourable site for growth and survival of mycobacterium tuberculosis, tuberculosis in soft tissue without an underlying pathology is very rare. This is due to high lactate content, poor oxygen, rich vascular supply, highly differentiated state of muscle tissue and absence of lymphatic system.…”

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Primary tuberculous myositis of sternocleidomastoid and anterior scalene muscle: A report of three cases

Priya¹,

Angral²,

Sood³

et al. 2021

IJASHNB

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Pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common form of tuberculosis reported in India. Primary tuberculous myositis is a rare entity and involvement of sternocleidomastoid and anterior scalene muscle together has rarely been reported in literature. This diagnosis is very frequently missed due to its rarity and atypical clinical presentation, which leads to delay in treatment. A high suspicion index and a prompt intervention is a must for such a rare clinical presentation of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. This entity should be considered as differential diagnosis for the neck swellings. Here we present a report of three cases of primary tubercular pyomyositis of sternocleidomastoid muscle with one case involving anterior scalene as well.

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Primary tuberculous myositis of sternocleidomastoid and anterior scalene muscle: A report of three cases

Priya¹,

Angral²,

Sood³

et al. 2021

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“…No bone formation is observed, stroma often contains fibrotic, but hemorrhage, necrosis, and myxoid changes are not observed grossly 1 . Biopsy and microscopically examination are fundamental for the diagnosis 16 . Main features are lymphocyte infiltrations into the perymysial and endomysial spaces, scattered muscles alternating fiber necrosis, regeneration and interstitial fibrosis 2 .…”

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Focal Myositis in paediatric age

Gigante

Corradin

Alaggio

2019

Muscle Ligaments and Tendons J

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Background: Focal Myositis is a rare pseudotumor of unknown aetiology that is often difficult to diagnose and treat. Typically afflicting people in adulthood, it has occasionally been reported also among children. Purpose: the aim of this study is to review the literature of Focal Myositis in paediatric age in order to compare the clinical manifestation and the various treatment suggested by different authors. Methods: this article describes a 6-year-old boy with focal myositis in gracilis muscle successfully treated by conservative methods, including nocturnal leg traction, intensive physiokinesi therapy and articulated knee orthosis guided to progressive extension. Furthermore a systematic review of literature concerning focal myositis in paediatric age is reported. Conclusion: our case and the review of literature suggests that conservative methods should be the first-choice treatment for FM in paediatric age and that surgery should be strictly reserved for selected cases where non-invasive methods have previously failed.

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Focal Myositis in paediatric age

Gigante

Corradin

Alaggio

2015

MLTJ

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SummaryBackground: Focal Myositis is a rare pseudotumor of unknown aetiology that is often difficult to diagnose and treat. Typically afflicting people in adulthood, it has occasionally been reported also among children. Purpose: the aim of this study is to review the literature of Focal Myositis in paediatric age in order to compare the clinical manifestation and the various treatment suggested by different authors. Methods: this article describes a 6-year-old boy with focal myositis in gracilis muscle successfully treated by conservative methods, including nocturnal leg traction, intensive physiokinesi therapy and articulated knee orthosis guided to progressive extension. Furthermore a systematic review of literature concerning focal myositis in paediatric age is reported. Conclusion: our case and the review of literature suggests that conservative methods should be the first-choice treatment for FM in paediatric age and that surgery should be strictly reserved for selected cases where non-invasive methods have previously failed.

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Inflammatory focal myositis of the sternomastoid muscle: is there an absolute indication for biopsy? A case report and review of the literature

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

Primary tuberculous myositis of sternocleidomastoid and anterior scalene muscle: A report of three cases

Primary tuberculous myositis of sternocleidomastoid and anterior scalene muscle: A report of three cases

Focal Myositis in paediatric age

Focal Myositis in paediatric age

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