[Subdural abscess at the level of the cauda equina; report of a case].
A case of staphylococcal subdural abscess at cauda equina level region in a 42 year old male patient is reported. The neurological signs presented in this condition are discussed briefly and it is pointed out the importance of laminectomy associated to antibiotic treatment to achieve good outcome.
D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002420:Cauda Equina; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008297:Male; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013355:Subdural Space / Q000601:surgery
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Abscesso subdural ao nível da cauda equina; relato de um caso.