Brucellosis of the spine.
Three cases of spinal brucellosis are presented, demonstrating involvement of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions respectively, and the management is discussed. Particular reference is made to the problems of establishing the diagnosis, and also the differentiation of this condition from tuberculosis of the spine.
D000328:Adult; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012698:Serologic Tests; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014399:Tuberculosis, Spinal / Q000175:diagnosis