LETTERS TO EDITOR
Tuberculous spondylodiscitis: a diagnostic problem
Daniel Coutinho, Rita Linhas, David Araújo, Rolando Freitas, Raquel DuarteTuberculous spondylodiscitis: a diagnostic problem Dear Editor,
Tuberculosis (TB) involves both pulmonary and extrapulmonary sites. Skeletal involvement is reported in 1-10% of all TB patients(1-3). Tuberculous spondylodiscitis (TS) is the most common cause of vertebral body infection and is usually linked to large migratory movements from endemic TB areas, low social income, unemployment, poor nutrition, and poor living facilities.
Tuberculous spondylodiscitis: a diagnostic problem