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Area of Science:

  • Paediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Spinal tuberculosis (TB) is a significant concern in pediatric populations.
  • Early diagnosis and management are critical to prevent long-term sequelae.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the experience of spinal TB management at a UK tertiary pediatric referral center.
  • To analyze clinical characteristics, treatment strategies, and outcomes in pediatric spinal TB.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case survey of 21 pediatric patients with spinal TB from 1995-2010.
  • Data collection included demographics, clinical, laboratory, radiological findings, treatment, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The majority of pediatric spinal TB patients were non-Caucasian.
  • Common presentations included systemic symptoms, back pain, and neurological deficits.
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis was identified in 67% of cases, including one multi-drug resistant strain. 38% had spinal cord compression.
  • 75% achieved clinical and radiological resolution with treatment, with no long-term neurological deficits or deaths.

Conclusions:

  • Spinal TB in children necessitates a high index of suspicion for timely diagnosis.
  • Expert multidisciplinary management is vital for optimal outcomes.
  • Treatment duration should be individualized and may require extension beyond 12 months based on disease extent, adherence, and drug resistance.