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A Case of Tuberculosis Spondylodiscitis With Paraspinal Abscess in a 2-Year-Old Child

Jeannette Lay Kuan Goh1, Chia Yin Chong1,2,3, Samuel Zhi Rui Lim1

  • 1KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.

Global Pediatric Health
|October 24, 2018
PubMed

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Tuberculosis spondylodiscitis is challenging to diagnose in young children. This case highlights key features and current pediatric management strategies for spinal tuberculosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Spinal imaging and diagnostics
  • Mycobacterial infections

Background:

  • Spinal tuberculosis (tuberculosis spondylodiscitis) is a rare but serious condition in children.
  • Early diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific symptoms and the need for advanced imaging.
  • Paraspinal abscess formation is a common complication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of tuberculosis spondylodiscitis in a 2-year-old child.
  • To discuss the diagnostic challenges associated with spinal tuberculosis in pediatric patients.
  • To review current management approaches for pediatric spinal tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 2-year-old child with suspected spinal infection.
  • Review of spinal imaging findings, including a paraspinal abscess.
  • Literature review on the diagnosis and management of pediatric spinal tuberculosis.

Main Results:

  • The case presented with imaging findings suggestive of tuberculosis spondylodiscitis.
  • Diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis in children presents significant challenges.
  • Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculosis spondylodiscitis requires high clinical suspicion in pediatric patients with spinal symptoms.
  • Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • Current management strategies focus on antimicrobial therapy and source control.

Keywords:
abscesspediatricsspinalspondylodiscitistuberculosis

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