Global Pediatric Health (Oct 2018)

A Case of Tuberculosis Spondylodiscitis With Paraspinal Abscess in a 2-Year-Old Child

  • Jeannette Lay Kuan Goh MBBS, MRCPCH,
  • Chia Yin Chong MRCPCH, FRCPCH,
  • Samuel Zhi Rui Lim MBBS,
  • Kevin Boon Leong Lim BMedSci, BMBS, FRCS FRCS, FRCSEd, FAMS,
  • Natalie Woon Hui Tan MBBS, MRCPCH

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X18805614
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5

Abstract

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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.