Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Spondylodiscitis, particularly cervical discitis, is a rare infectious condition that can result in severe complications if untreated. This report highlights the rarity of this condition in our female patient's age group and its occurrence in the cervical region in the absence of underlying medical issues. Our article presents a unique case of a 20-year-old Syrian female in good health who developed cervical discitis. These remarkable findings emphasize the need for heightened awareness and prompt diagnosis of spondylodiscitis in atypical presentations to prevent severe complications.
Source: Clinical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70925
Authors: Saja Karaja, Ahed Assaf, Shafiq Alassaf, Elias Tannous, Hazem Arab, Mulham Alkassem, Amer Al Tawekji
Institution: Hama University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,820
OpenAlex ID: W4414559095