Abstract
A case of vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Mycobacterium avium intracellulare mimicking Pott's paraplegia is reviewed. To our knowledge, it represents the first published case in a patient without gross immunocompromise. The importance of early differentiation from tuberculous osteomyelitis is stressed as treatment regimens differ and outcomes may be affected.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 89-91 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Spinal Disorders |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- Mycobacterium avium intracellulare
- Pott's disease
- Vertebral osteomyelitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Surgery