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

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.

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Main Authors: Jeannette Lay Kuan Goh MBBS, MRCPCH, Chia Yin Chong MRCPCH, FRCPCH, Samuel Zhi Rui Lim MBBS, Kevin Boon Leong Lim BMedSci, BMBS, FRCS FRCS, FRCSEd, FAMS, Natalie Woon Hui Tan MBBS, MRCPCH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-10-01
Series:Global Pediatric Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X18805614

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https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X18805614

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