title: Acute anterior spinal epidural abscess.
abstract: We have reported a case of acute spinal epidural abscess, an uncommon cause of pain in the neck and back. The typical progression from spinal ache to paralysis may be halted if the diagnosis is suspected and prompt radiologic and surgical interventions are initiated.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D004824:Epidural Space; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery