| Discitis and epidural abscess after dental extraction in a pediatric patient: a case report. | |
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PMID: 20016360 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Neck pain is a relatively common pediatric complaint. Most is of benign etiology. We present an unusual case of epidural abscess with associated discitis in the cervical spine of a 12-year-old after a dental extraction. This potentially dangerous complication was diagnosed before neurological complications developed and was successfully treated with antibiotics alone, preventing the need for surgery. An extensive search of the literature has revealed only 5 cases of epidural abscess secondary to dental sepsis, and to the author's knowledge, this is the first reported case in the pediatric population. We present the case and a brief review of the literature on this subject. |
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Authors:
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John M Henton; Hossam S Dabis |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric emergency care Volume: 25 ISSN: 1535-1815 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Emerg Care Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-17 Completed Date: 2010-03-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507560 Medline TA: Pediatr Emerg Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 862-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, Surrey, England. jmdh23@yahoo.com |
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Cervical Vertebrae* Child Diagnosis, Differential Discitis / etiology*, pathology Epidural Abscess / etiology*, pathology Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neck Pain / etiology* Tooth Extraction / adverse effects* |
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