| Noncontiguous multifocal spondylitis: an exceptional presentation of spinal brucellosis. | |
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PMID: 20446265 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: The aim of this study was to describe the imaging features of multilevel brucellar spondylitis and discuss the diagnostic challenges CASE: The authors report describes one case of noncontiguous synchronous multifocal involvement of thoracic and lumbar spine. RESULTS: Brucellosis is a zoonosis of worldwide distribution, relatively frequent in Mediterranean countries and in the Middle East that can involve many organs and tissues. The spine is the most common site of musculoskeletal involvement, but multilevel involvement is uncommon and only ten cases were reported in literature. CONCLUSION: Although it is an exceptional form, multifocal brucellar spondylitis is worth to be known to avoid diagnostic mistakes. |
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Authors:
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Mouna Chelli Bouaziz; Iheb Bougamra; Dhia Kaffel; Wafa Hamdi; Mehdi Ghannouchi; Mohamed Montacer Kchir |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: La Tunisie m?dicale Volume: 88 ISSN: 0041-4131 ISO Abbreviation: Tunis Med Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-07 Completed Date: 2010-06-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0413766 Medline TA: Tunis Med Country: Tunisia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 280-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Service de Radiologie, Institut KASSAB d'orthop?die, Ksar Said 2010 Tunisie. |
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Aged Brucellosis / complications*, diagnosis* Diagnostic Imaging Humans Male Spine / microbiology*, pathology* |
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