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Advanced L2/3 discitis-osteomyelitis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

C7 paraplegic, who for a number of weeks experienced night sweats.

Patient Data

Gender: Male

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Extremely advanced discitis osteomyelitis with septic arthritis of facet joints and extensive adjacent abscess formation. L2 and L3 vertebra have been eroded such that they occupy only the height of one vertebra.

Case Discussion

Note that the L2 and L3 vertebra have been eroded such that they occupy only the height of one vertebra.

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