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Juvenile discitis.

O J Hensey, N Coad, H M Carty

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Discitis in young children presents with fever and abnormal posture. Early clinical diagnosis is key, as cultures are sterile and inflammatory markers are elevated, avoiding unnecessary procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Discitis is an infection of the intervertebral disc space.
    • It can present with non-specific symptoms in young children, leading to diagnostic challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic considerations of discitis in children under five years old.
    • To highlight the importance of early clinical recognition to prevent invasive procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of six children diagnosed with discitis over three years.
    • Clinical evaluation, including history, physical examination, and laboratory tests (erythrocyte sedimentation rate, blood cultures).

    Main Results:

    • Six children (four girls, two boys) under five years old presented with discitis.
    • Common symptoms included abnormal posturing (lumbar lordosis), fever, and refusal to walk.
    • All patients had elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rates; blood cultures were sterile.
    • Symptoms resolved within two to eight weeks.

    Conclusions:

    • Discitis should be suspected in young children with fever, abnormal posture, and reluctance to walk.
    • Clinical diagnosis is paramount, and early identification can obviate the need for extensive investigations and treatments.

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