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Severe back pain in an adolescent - what to suspect?
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We present a case involving an adolescent who visited our emergency department with a two-day history of debilitating lower back pain affecting daily activities. The pain’s intensity and presence of fever raised concerns, prompting a bone scintigraphy that led to an osteomyelitis diagnosis. Timely identification of osteomyelitis is crucial due to its potential life-threatening nature. Staphylococcus aureus infection, prevalent in skin and deep tissue infections, is the most common etiology across all age groups. Swift diagnosis and treatment play a pivotal role in achieving positive outcomes.
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adolescent back pain osteomyelitis
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Nascer e Crescer - Birth and Growth Medical Journal 2025;34(2):74-77. doi:10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v34.i2.35627
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Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António