Lab Studies:
WBC 21,000 with 96% PMNs and 30% Bands, Creatinine 1.6, Lactate 1.2. CBC and CMP otherwise within normal limits.
Other Studies:
Shoulder Series X-Rays – Osteoarthtitis for glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints without fracture or dislocation
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<br>Chest X-ray – No acute cardiopulmonary process. No subcutaneous air.
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<br>CT Neck
<br>Large inflammatory change centered at the right sternoclavicular joint likely representing septic arthritis with adjacent phlegmon. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS164yomalerecreatio-109.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a>
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<br>CT Neck & Chest with Contrast
<br>Right sternoclavicular (SC) septic arthritis with several fluid collections, most prominent posterior to the right SC joint, the largest measuring 2.3 x 2.1 cm. The right subclavian vein is compressed at the first rib but is patent. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS164yomalerecrea-109.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS3CS2CS164yomalerec-109.jpg" title="Case Photo #3" data-lity><b>Case Photo #3</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS4CS3CS2CS164yomale-109.jpg" title="Case Photo #4" data-lity><b>Case Photo #4</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS5CS4CS3CS2CS164yom-109.jpg" title="Case Photo #5" data-lity><b>Case Photo #5</b></a>
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