Discitis.
Discitis is not an uncommon condition and can be potentially life threatening if diagnosed late. This article reviews recent publications and discusses the clinical presentation, pathoaetiology, diagnosis, treatment and pitfalls.
Lam
Khai S
KS
Guy's and St Thomas Hospital, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9RT.
Webb
John K
JK
D017677:Age Distribution; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015299:Discitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007403:Intervertebral Disc; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D017678:Sex Distribution