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= Pott syndrome = |
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== Presentation == |
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* In children, prefers low cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae |
* In children, prefers low cervical or upper thoracic vertebrae |
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* In adults, can present in any vertebra but thoracic and lumber are more common |
* In adults, can present in any vertebra but thoracic and lumber are more common |
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= Investigations = |
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* Multiple core biopsies |
* Multiple core biopsies |
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[[Category:TB]] |
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[[Category:Bone and joint infections]] |
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Revision as of 03:26, 15 August 2019
- Vertebral osteomyelitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Presentation
- 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
