CTICasesInfected Costal Cartilage Abscess
Imaging findings
Initial presentation mimicking a pectoralis major tear, but follow-up CT revealed progressive destruction of the costal cartilage.
Key takeaways
Be wary of anchoring to a trauma history when there is persistent swelling or evidence of bone/cartilage destruction; consider infectious or neoplastic etiologies.
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