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A rare radiological appearance of lumbar tuberculous vertebral osteomyelitis

October 26, 2009 by admin 

A rare radiological appearance of lumbar tuberculous vertebral osteomyelitis
This report describes an unusual case with a very interesting radiological appearance of spinal TB. A 30-year-old man presented with dull, progressive back pain. Radiological control showed complete destruction of the L4 vertebral body and partial destruction of the L3, as well as extensive bilateral paraspinal soft tissue infection. The patient underwent open biopsy, complete abscess drainage, lumbar spine stabilization and antituberculous chemotherapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s00590-009-0563-2Authors Christiana Savvidou, University of Athens Medical School, Agia Olga Hospital Β’ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 3-5 Agias Olgas Str. Athens 14233 GreeceCharikleia Triantopoulou, Agia Olga Hospital Department of Radiology 3-5 Agias Olgas Str. A…

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