Cervical Spondylodiscitis in a 39-year-old Immunocompetent Woman After a Rhinoplasty: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Overview

Journal Surg Neurol Int

Specialty Neurology

Date 2024 Oct 7

PMID 39372990

Authors

Francisco Perona-Fajardo

Arturo Morales-Diaz

Oscar Malpartida-Tabuchi

Ricardo Manuel Salcedo

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Abstract

Background: has been described as a rare etiology for spondylodiscitis (SD) after surgical procedures.

Case Description: We report a rare case of cervical SD caused by in a 39-year-old immunocompetent woman after a rhinoplasty treated with complex cervical surgery and prolonged antibiotic therapy. The follow-up visits showed no recurrence of symptoms.

Conclusion: Diagnostic and therapeutic of rare spinal infections, particularly those caused by atypical pathogens such as , are challenging. Identification and personalized therapy are crucial.

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