Severe back pain in an adolescent - what to suspect?

Esteves, Catarina Schrempp; Costa, Ricardo Craveiro; Brissos, João; Flores, Pedro; Faria, Hugo Castro

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Esteves, Catarina Schrempp

Costa, Ricardo Craveiro

Brissos, João

Flores, Pedro

Faria, Hugo Castro

Abstract(s)

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.