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* Vertebral [[osteomyelitis]] caused by ''[[Mycobacterium tuberculosis]]''
= Pott syndrome =


== Definition ==
== Clinical Manifestations ==

* Vertebral osteomyelitis caused by ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis''

== Presentation ==


* In children, prefers low cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae
* In children, prefers low cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae
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* Multiple core biopsies
* Multiple core biopsies

[[Category:Tuberculosis]]
[[Category:Bone and joint infections]]

Latest revision as of 13:10, 2 August 2020

Clinical Manifestations

  • In children, prefers low cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae
  • In adults, can present in any vertebra but thoracic and lumber are more common

Investigations

  • Multiple core biopsies