Brucella Diskitis Mimicking Herniation without Spondylitis; MRI Findings

Abstract

A case of isolated brucella disk infection mimicking fragmented disk herniation is presented. MRI studies were performed two times in 6 months, both of which did not show any signs of spondylitis. Since brucella infections are seen along with spondylitis, this case has attracted our attention. We focused on radiological findings in this pure brucella disk infection.

Key words

Brucellosis - lumbar disk herniation - spine - diskitis - MRI

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