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Spondylodiscitis associated with button battery ingestion: prompt evaluation with MRI
Allen Young1, Aylin Tekes1, Thierry A G M Huisman1
1Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Button battery ingestion in children can lead to rare spondylodiscitis, a serious spinal infection. Early diagnosis with MRI is crucial to prevent severe complications like neurological deficits.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Radiology
Background:
- Button battery ingestion is a common pediatric emergency.
- Esophageal impaction can lead to severe local injury.
- Spondylodiscitis is a rare but serious complication.
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