Abstract

Chest pain is a frequent cause of admission to an acute medical unit. In most cases the cause is initially considered to be either cardiac or respiratory, with musculoskeletal causes being considered a benign diagnosis of exclusion. We report a case of sternoclavicular joint infection, treated initially as a lower respiratory tract infection. The investigation and treatment of this unusual condition are discussed.

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