title: Intramedullary spinal cord abscess.
abstract: Intramedullary spinal cord abscess is a treatable cause of paraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging is an important diagnostic modality. Combination of antimicrobial therapy and surgical intervention can provide good results in patients with subacute presentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Bavdekar
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Kamat
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004576:Electromyography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000379:methods; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents