Atypical mycobacterial vertebral osteomyelitis in a steroid-dependent adolescent. A case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Atypical mycobacterial infections are uncommon, particularly in the spine. The authors present the case of a patient with vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Mycobacterium chelonae subspecies abscessus that was successfully treated with surgical debridement and stabilization, followed by chemotherapy.
Medical subject headings
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
- Mycobacterium chelonae
- Osteomyelitis
- Prednisone
- Spinal Diseases