Atypical mycobacterial vertebral osteomyelitis in a steroid-dependent adolescent. A case report

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1993 Dec;18(16):2553-5. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199312000-00032.

Abstract

Atypical mycobacterial infections are uncommon, particularly in the spine. The authors present the case of a patient with vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Mycobacterium chelonae subspecies abscessus that was successfully treated with surgical debridement and stabilization, followed by chemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy*
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / complications*
  • Mycobacterium chelonae*
  • Osteomyelitis / microbiology*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use*
  • Spinal Diseases / microbiology*

Substances

  • Prednisone