A Case of Tuberculosis Spondylodiscitis With Paraspinal Abscess in a 2-Year-Old Child. (October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goh, Jeannette Lay Kuan; Chong, Chia Yin; Lim, Samuel Zhi Rui; Lim, Kevin Boon Leong; Tan, Natalie Woon Hui
• Is Part Of: Global pediatric health. Volume 5(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-10
• Subjects: tuberculosis -- spinal -- spondylodiscitis -- abscess -- pediatrics; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Children -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1177/2333794X18805614
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2333-794X

Abstract

In this article, we report a case of tuberculosis spondylodiscitis in a 2-year-old child. Imaging of her spine showed a paraspinal abscess. The diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis remains difficult, and we discuss its salient features and current management within the pediatric population.