Vertebral osteomyelitis in an infant presenting with a posterior mediastinal mass

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Merriman T.E. [1 ]
Taylor R.G. [1 ,2 ]
Nattrass G.R. [1 ]
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[1] Department of General Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Vic.
[2] Department of General Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Vic. 3052, Flemington Road
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Mediastinal mass; Neonate Paravertebral abscess; Vertebral osteomyelitis;
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10.1007/BF01258723
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A rare case of vertebral osteomyelitis and paravertebral abscess that presented as a posterior mediastinal tumour with airway compression in a 7-week-old baby is presented. The differential diagnosis and the recommended treatment are discussed.
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