Spinal epidural abscess: an unusual complication of bacterial endocarditis.
We are reporting a case of epidural abscess complicating bacterial endocarditis. To the best of our knowledge, this association has not been reported before. Streptococcus sanguis was isolated from the blood. A full recovery followed surgery and antibiotic therapy. The relevant characteristics of both diseases are reviewed. No explanation for this rare association is available as yet.
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004824:Epidural Space; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013298:Streptococcus sanguis