Abstract
Tuberculous spondylitis (Pott's disease) is an uncommon complication of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection that may have serious consequences if the diagnosis is missed or delayed. A case of tuberculous spondylitis in a military dependent is presented. Clinical presentation, radiologic findings, laboratory findings, and treatment are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antitubercular Agents / administration & dosage
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Biopsy
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Bone Transplantation
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Military Personnel*
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Spinal Cord Compression / pathology
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Spinal Cord Compression / surgery
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Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology
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Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery
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Tuberculosis, Spinal / diagnosis*
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Tuberculosis, Spinal / pathology
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Tuberculosis, Spinal / surgery