A Case of Tuberculosis Spondylodiscitis With Paraspinal Abscess in a 2-Year-Old Child

In this article, we report a case of tuberculosis spondylodiscitis in a 2-year-old child. Imaging of her spine showed a paraspinal abscess. The diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis remains difficult, and we discuss its salient features and current management within the pediatric population.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Goh, Jeannette Lay Kuan, Chong, Chia Yin, Lim, Samuel Zhi Rui, Lim, Kevin Boon Leong, Tan, Natalie Woon Hui
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2018
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6195007/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30349870
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794X18805614
Descripción
Sumario:In this article, we report a case of tuberculosis spondylodiscitis in a 2-year-old child. Imaging of her spine showed a paraspinal abscess. The diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis remains difficult, and we discuss its salient features and current management within the pediatric population.

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