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Cervical spondylodiscitis from an ingested pin: a case report.

George M Wadie1, Stanley H Konefal, Mike A Dias

  • 1Division of Pediatric Surgery, Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Springfield, MA 01199, USA. geowadie2002@yahoo.com

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|March 29, 2005
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A sewing pin ingestion led to cervical spondylodiscitis in a teen. This rare complication required surgery, highlighting the need for physician awareness in pediatric neck pain cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Cervical spondylodiscitis is a rare spinal infection, particularly in children.
  • Ingested foreign bodies are uncommon causes of cervical spondylodiscitis.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old boy presented with neck pain after accidentally ingesting a sewing pin.
  • The pin was removed without immediate complications.

Findings:

  • Cervical spondylodiscitis developed 36 days post-ingestion.
  • The condition was refractory to conservative treatment, necessitating surgical debridement and arthrodesis.

Implications:

  • Physicians must consider foreign body ingestion in pediatric patients with neck pain.

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  • Early recognition and management are crucial to prevent severe spinal complications.