A series of 14 patients suffering from tuberculosis of the sternum with a mean follow-up of
2.8 years (2 to 3.6) is presented. All were treated with antitubercular therapy: ten with
primary therapy, two needed second-line therapy, and two required surgery (debridement).
All showed complete healing and no evidence of recurrence at the last follow-up. MRI was
useful in making the diagnosis at an early stage because atypical presentations resulting
from HIV have become more common. Early adequate treatment with multidrug …