title: Spinal subdural abscess.
abstract: Spinal subdural abscess is a rare condition that is clinically similar to spinal epidural abscess. A case of spinal subdural abscess is reported, and the characteristic clinical findings and specific myelographic features in this patient are noted. Urgent myelography and surgery are necessary to prevent the rapid deterioration that often occurs in this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Vic.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Dohrmann
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Stark
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*