Tuberculous Spondylitis: A Report of Different Clinical Scenarios and Literature Update

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Duarte R (Author) FMUP

Journal

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Title: CASE REPORTS IN MEDICINE

Vol. 2017

Pages: 1-4

ISSN: 1687-9627

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Authenticus ID: P-00N-D1N

DOI: 10.1155/2017/4165301

Abstract (EN): Tuberculosis is still one of the most important health problems in the world. In developed countries, the proportion of extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases is increasing. Nowadays tuberculous spondylitis, also known as Pott disease, is a rare clinical condition but can cause severe vertebral and neurological sequelae that can be prevented with an early correct diagnosis. The aim of this paper is to increase awareness of tuberculous spondylitis in modern times, describing three different cases and discussing its best diagnostic and therapeutic approach based on the current literature.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4