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Journal of Pediatric Neuroradiology 2013; 02(02): 153-155
DOI: 10.3233/PNR-13058
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Cervical discitis in a neonate: A diagnostic challenge

Anuj Bahl
a   Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
Peter Baxter
b   Department Pediatric Neurology, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
Daniel Connolly
c   Department of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Sheffield, UK
,
John McMullan
a   Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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08 February 2012

08 May 2012

Publication Date:
29 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Discitis is an uncommon disease in children, especially neonates, which may be difficult to diagnose given its often non-specific presenting features. Discitis may be confirmed on magnetic resonance imaging without a biopsy or positive tissue culture. We present a case of discitis in the cervical spine in a neonate, along with the difficulties in obtaining a conclusive diagnosis.

Keywords

Discitis - neonate - cervical spine - spinal epidural abscess