Pott's Disease: An Emerging Source of Potentially Inappropriate Treatment

Neuropediatrics DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1691833Spinal Tuberculosis in children is uncommon, even more so in cases of involvement of posterior vertebral elements, and its diagnosis is often delayed. Here we report the case of a young female presenting neuroradiological features and clinical symptoms suspicious for malignant tumor. Histological examination of biopsy specimen evidenced a Pott's disease. We highlight the importance of suspecting this disorder in children with both aspecific systemic and neurological symptoms, in order to reach a timely diagnosis for appropriate and targeted intervention, avoiding the risk of overtreatment and malpractice claims. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Neuropediatrics - May 28, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Esposito, Silvia Moscatelli, Marco Schiariti, Marco Paolo Vigan ò, Ilaria Pantaleoni, Chiara Marucci, Gianluca Tags: Images in Neuropediatrics Source Type: research