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  • Title: Dorsolumbar junction spinal tuberculosis in an infant: case report.
    Author: Tufan K, Dogulu F, Kardes O, Oztanir N, Baykaner MK.
    Journal: J Neurosurg; 2005 May; 102(4 Suppl):431-5. PubMed ID: 15926398.
    Abstract:
    The treatment of spinal tuberculosis is a challenging and controversial problem. The authors present the rare case of an 8-month-old infant with dorsolumbar junction tuberculosis. The child did not sit or stand and a hump was noted on his back. Radiological evaluations demonstrated destruction by a tuberculous abscess of the T-12 and L-1 vertebral bodies, extending into the psoas muscles and spinal canal. In addition to medical therapy, radical debridement and grafting were performed via an anterolateral approach. The follow-up period was 2 years. The difficulties in the management of spinal tuberculosis in infants are discussed.
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