Spinal Brucellosis

TALI E. T., Koc A. M., Oner A. Y.

Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, vol.25, no.2, pp.233-245, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.nic.2015.01.004
  • Journal Name: Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.233-245
  • Keywords: Spinal infection, Brucellosis, MR imaging, LUMBAR SPINE, MRI FINDINGS, NEUROBRUCELLOSIS, SPONDYLITIS, INFECTIONS, SPONDYLODISCITIS, DIAGNOSIS, DIFFERENTIATION, MANIFESTATIONS, COMPLICATIONS
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

© 2015 Elsevier Inc.Spinal involvement in human brucellosis is a common condition and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in endemic areas, because it is often associated with therapeutic failure. Most chronic brucellosis cases are the result of inadequate treatment of the initial episode. Recognition of spinal brucellosis is challenging. Early diagnosis is important to ensure proper treatment and decrease morbidity and mortality. Radiologic evaluation has gained importance in diagnosis and treatment planning, including interventional procedures and monitoring of all spinal infections.