Case report
Case History/Examination
A 14-year-old boy presented to the outpatient department with a
three-day history of intermittent fever and sternal pain, accompanied by
chills and rigors. There was no history of tuberculosis exposure,
trauma, prior illnesses, or surgeries.
On physical examination, a 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm tender swelling was noted
over the sternum at the level of the 4th costal cartilage.