Abstract
In an 8-week-old infant, kyphosis caused by destruction of the 7th thoracic vertebra was observed. A paraspinal mass and narrowing of the spinal canal due to vertebral osteomyelitis were present. Treatment with antibiotics and bracing was carried out with no evidence of neurologic disturbances over a follow-up period of 24 months.
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We thank Prof. D. Harms, University of Kiel, for his pathohistological investigation.
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Tröbs, RB., Handrick, W., Lotz, I. et al. Vertebral osteomyelitis in an infant presenting with pseudotumor and narrowing of the spinal canal. Ped Surgery Int 21, 316–319 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-005-1378-9
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