Acute onset of painful thoracic scoliosis: an unusual presentation of discitis in a toddler

Bernadette Ann-Marie O'Hare

Acute onset of painful thoracic scoliosis: an unusual presentation of discitis in a toddler

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Abstract

Discitis at L4-5 was diagnosed in a 20 month old toddler following a very uncommon presentation with acute onset thoracic scoliosis and suggestive back pain. The importance of differentiating discitis from other vertebral infections is discussed along with its management.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-34
Number of pages	2
Journal	Welsh Paed Journal
Publication status	Published - 2003

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Acute onset of painful thoracic scoliosis: an unusual presentation of discitis in a toddler

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