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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea.

Korean Journal of Spine
|April 15, 2017
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This study reports a rare case of spondylodiscitis with skip lesions, progressing despite standard treatment. It highlights the need to consider unusual presentations in spinal infections.

Area of Science:

  • Spine surgery
  • Infectious diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Spondylodiscitis typically affects a single vertebra-disc-vertebra unit.
  • Standard management includes surgery and intravenous antibiotics.
  • This case presented as an unusual skip lesion, progressing despite treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report an atypical case of spondylodiscitis with skip lesions.
  • To discuss potential pathogenic mechanisms for this rare presentation.
  • To review the relevant literature on spinal infections.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient with progressing spondylodiscitis.
  • Surgical biopsy and empirical intravenous antibiotic therapy administered.
  • Radiological assessment to track lesion progression.
Keywords:
AntibioticsSkipSpondylodiscitis

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Main Results:

  • Spondylodiscitis progressed from L4/L5 to L1/L2 as a skip lesion.
  • Standard treatment (surgery and antibiotics) was insufficient to halt progression.
  • The case highlights an unusual pattern of infection spread.

Conclusions:

  • Skip lesions in spondylodiscitis are rare but can occur.
  • Pathogenic mechanisms for skip lesions require further investigation.
  • Clinical vigilance for atypical spinal infection patterns is crucial.