Pott Disease: When Lumbar Pain is Not Innocent

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a mycobacterial infection that can affect the lungs as well as other organs. The involvement of the spine, although rare, can have major consequences if not diagnosed and treated in a timely and effective manner, such as residual deformities and neurological deficits. On occasion, the atypical presentation of tuberculous spondylitis may cause a delay in treatment and therefore lead to less favorable outcomes. In this article, we present a rare case of progressed tuberculous infection involving the respiratory and musculoskeletal system in a 36-year-old patient whose main complaints were non-specific and mild, and started only two weeks before his diagnosis, despite the advanced disease.

Mal de Pott associado à paraplegia: Relato de caso de tuberculose osteoarticular

“…A tuberculose de origem espinhal (Mal de Pott) é mais comum em crianças e jovens adultos e é rotulada como "doença da pobreza", devido à maior incidência em países subdesenvolvidos e famílias de baixo índice socioeconômico, sendo que corresponde a 50% dos casos de TB extrapulmonar. Destes, a coluna vertebral é o local musculoesquelético mais comum (Kalamara et al, 2020;Maron et al, 2006).…”

A scientometric analysis and visualization of Pott's disease; 2000-2021

“…6, 7 Although uncommon, PD can have serious effects, including as persistent deformities and neurological abnormalities, if it is not detected and treated promptly. 8 The exact incidence and prevalence of PD are unknown due to underreporting. 3 Given that the disease frequently affects young persons during their most productive entire working life, early detection and diagnosis are crucial.…”