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Discitis and Vertebral Osteomyelitis in Children
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Location: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/105/6/1299
Discitis and Vertebral Osteomyelitis in Children: An 18-Year Review
Marisol Fernandez, MD*, Clark L. Carrol, MD, and Carol J. Baker, MD*
Conclusion. This comparative study suggests that age and clinical presentation distinguish most patients with discitis from those with vertebral osteomyelitis. Although radiographs of the spine usually are sufficient to establish the diagnosis of discitis, MRI is the diagnostic study of choice for pediatric patients with suspected vertebral osteomyelitis. Key words: discitis, vertebral osteomyelitis, children.
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Author/Contact: Fernandez et al
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Added: Mon Sep 24 2007
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