Spondylodiscitis in pediatric age – a diagnostic challenge

Spondylodiscitis is an inflammatory process of the intervertebral disc and the adjacent vertebral endplates and mainly involves the lumbar spine. Clinical suspicion is not raised in most instances, often resulting in difficult and delayed diagnosis. The onset may be insidious and clinical signs can...

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Main Authors: Joana Ferreira, Marta Alves, Alicia Rebelo, Teresa São Simão, Cláudia Tavares, Cristina Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Hospitalar do Porto 2018-10-01
Series:Nascer e Crescer
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Online Access:https://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/10562