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Brucellar spondylodiscitis: case report.

K Cobbaert1, A Pieters, M Devinck

  • 1Departement reumatologie, Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Gent, België. debruyne-cobbaert@telenet.be

Acta Clinica Belgica
|January 31, 2008
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Brucellosis can cause difficult-to-diagnose spondylodiscitis, often presenting atypically. Advanced imaging and laboratory tests are crucial for identifying this zoonotic infection.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic disease globally.
  • Osteoarticular involvement, particularly spondylodiscitis, is a common complication.
  • Diagnosing brucellar spondylodiscitis can be challenging due to non-specific symptoms.

Observation:

  • A case report of a male patient presenting with abdominal pain due to Brucella spondylodiscitis.
  • The presentation was atypical, mimicking other conditions.
  • Diagnosis was aided by advanced imaging techniques.

Findings:

  • Positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were utilized.
  • Confirmation was achieved through Brucella-agglutination tests and positive microbial cultures.

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  • CT-guided fluid aspiration was essential for microbiological diagnosis.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the diagnostic challenges of Brucella as an etiological agent.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering brucellosis in atypical spondylitis cases.
    • Differentiates brucellar spondylitis from other conditions like tuberculosis.