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Imaging of the Sternocostoclavicular Region

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16.5 Conclusion

Infection in the SCC region is a rare finding mainly occurring in patients with decreased resistance to infection. Early diagnosis is important for a good outcome, and it is therefore important to be aware of the diagnostic possibility. Cross-sectional imaging, either CT or MRI, is important for achieving the diagnosis and delineating the extent of the disease.

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Jurik, A.G. (2007). Infectious Disorders. In: Jurik, A.G. (eds) Imaging of the Sternocostoclavicular Region. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33148-3_16

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