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Review
. 2020 Sep;39(9):e272-e274.
doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002691.

Sacroilitis in Preschool Children: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Rosa María Alcobendas  1   2   3   4   5 , Sara Murias Loza  1   2   3   4   5 , Agustín Remesal Camba  1   2   3   4   5 , Clara Udaondo Gascon  1   2   3   4   5 , Cristina Calvo Rey  6
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Review

Sacroilitis in Preschool Children: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Rosa María Alcobendas et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

Pyogenic sacroilitis is an infrequent osteoarticular infection, and its diagnosis is a challenge in young children. A series of 20 cases is described. The median age was 15 months, 75% of them being under 2 years old. Fourteen (70%) reported fever. Refusal to sit was the main reason for consultation. Final diagnosis was confirmed by bone scintigraphy. All patients achieved a complete resolution without sequelae.

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