| Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis of the posterior elements. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9332515 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Lone pyogenic involvement of the posterior elements of the vertebrae is a rare event. We present two cases of isolated lumbar vertebral infection of the posterior elements and review 13 cases previously reported in the literature. Clinical presentation, laboratory and radiographic findings, microbiological etiology, and treatment were evaluated. Back pain, an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging were most useful in identifying the presence and extent of infection. Antibiotic therapy with or without surgical intervention was successful in all cases. |
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Authors:
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T J Babinchak; D K Riley; E B Rotheram |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America Volume: 25 ISSN: 1058-4838 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Infect. Dis. Publication Date: 1997 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-11-19 Completed Date: 1997-11-19 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9203213 Medline TA: Clin Infect Dis Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 221-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Infectious Diseases, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, USA. |
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Adult Aged Bacterial Infections / diagnosis* Blood Sedimentation Cervical Vertebrae / microbiology Child Female Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / diagnosis Humans Infant Klebsiella Infections / diagnosis Leukocyte Count Lumbar Vertebrae / microbiology*, radiography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Osteomyelitis / diagnosis*, etiology, microbiology* Pneumococcal Infections / diagnosis Pseudomonas Infections / diagnosis Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis |
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