What are possible diagnoses for a 68-year-old female with side pain, back pain, rectal pain, and swelling and redness in her back?
Abstract
A comprehensive clinical evaluation, potentially including imaging and laboratory tests, is essential to differentiate between musculoskeletal, neurological, infectious, and neoplastic causes of back pain in older adults.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Medical Case Reports and Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN