A Case of Spontaneous Discitis in Child.
- Author:
Eun Jung LEE
;
Joon Soo LEE
;
Chang Jun COE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Child*;
Discitis*;
Disulfiram;
Erythrocytes;
Female;
Fever;
Gait;
Humans;
Leg
- From:
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
1998;6(1):133-137
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authors present a case of spontaneous discitis in a 1-year-old female who presented with fever and limping gait. The erythrocyte sediment rate was increased. The roentgenograms revealed normal appearnce, and radioactive bne scan showed increased uptake at the affected level. Discitis should be considered in any child with limping gait or leg pain, refusal to walk, or abdominal pain. Early recognition may avoid unnecessary diagnotic and treatment procedures.
