Pyogenic spondylitis as a complication of ear piercing: differentiating between spondylitis and discitis.
We report what is, to our best knowledge, the first case of pyogenic spondylitis following ear piercing, a common and popular cosmetic procedure. The spondylitis was adequately treated with antibiotics and brace. The value of additional diagnostic measures in differentiating between spondylitis and discitis is discussed.
Sewnath
Miguel
M
Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Faber
Tina
T
Castelein
Rene
R
D000293:Adolescent; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000473:pathology; D046288:Body Piercing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D013166:Spondylitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D013492:Suppuration; D013977:Tibia / Q000473:pathology