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[Cervical spondylodiscitis in an infant].

T Oliveira1, C Barbosa, E Neves

  • 1Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Maria Pia, Porto, Portugal.

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|September 27, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Childhood spondylitis is rare, but early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment can prevent serious complications. This case highlights prompt intervention in a nine-month-old infant with cervical spine inflammation.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric rheumatology
  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Pediatric neurology

Context:

  • Childhood spondylitis is an uncommon condition.
  • Symptoms vary based on age and affected spinal region.
  • Cervical spine involvement can present subtly.

Purpose:

  • To report a rare case of cervical spondylitis in an infant.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and potential sequelae.

Summary:

  • A nine-month-old infant presented with a six-week history of torticollis.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed cervical spine (C6-C7) spondylitis.
  • Intravenous antibiotic therapy led to complete symptom resolution and normal imaging.

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Impact:

  • Early diagnosis of pediatric spondylitis is crucial.
  • Prompt treatment prevents neurological deficits and bone deformities.
  • This case underscores the need for vigilance in infants with subtle symptoms.