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  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Orthopedics

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  • Cervical discitis is a rare infection affecting the intervertebral discs in the neck.
  • It can present with nonspecific symptoms like torticollis, neck pain, and neurodevelopmental regression in motor skills.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the 10-year experience of a tertiary pediatric medical center in managing cervical discitis.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and treatment outcomes for this condition in infants and children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric patients diagnosed with cervical discitis over a 10-year period.
  • Analysis of clinical presentations, diagnostic imaging (primarily Magnetic Resonance Imaging), treatment protocols, and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is confirmed as the preferred diagnostic modality.
  • Conservative management with antibiotics alone proved effective in the majority of cases.
  • The study details the spectrum of clinical presentations and the successful outcomes with non-surgical interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Cervical discitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric neck pain and motor deficits.
  • MRI is essential for accurate diagnosis.
  • Conservative antibiotic therapy is the recommended treatment approach for pediatric cervical discitis.