Back pain as the presenting symptom of generalised tetanus. Issue 1 (20th December 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simpson, J; Inglis, A; Gordon, M W G
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 24:Issue 1(2007)
• Page Start: e5
• Page End: e5
• Publication Date: 2006-12-20
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2006.041269
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Back pain is a common presenting symptom in emergency departments and primary care across the UK. The extensive differential diagnosis includes mechanical, infective, thoracic, abdominal and vascular causes. This case report describes a patient who presented with lower back pain with a rare diagnosis, which is becoming more common in certain population groups, and emphasises the importance of clinical skills and insuring adequate tetanus prophylaxis.