Abstract
A case of vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Mycobacterium avium intracellulare mimicking Pott's paraplegia is reviewed. To our knowledge, it represents the first published case in a patient without gross immunocompromise. The importance of early differentiation from tuberculous osteomyelitis is stressed as treatment regimens differ and outcomes may be affected.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Immunocompetence
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection / complications*
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Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection / immunology
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Osteomyelitis / diagnosis
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Osteomyelitis / immunology
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Osteomyelitis / microbiology*
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Tuberculosis, Spinal / complications*
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Tuberculosis, Spinal / diagnosis
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Tuberculosis, Spinal / immunology