Spinal epidural abscess after corticosteroid injections.
Although spinal epidural abscess is uncommon, its incidence is likely to rise with increasing use of epidural injections for the control of lower back pain. We report a case of spinal epidural abscess after epidural steroid injection. The abscess resolved with conservative medical management.
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Vijay K
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Fargo 58102, USA.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000368:Aged; D001416:Back Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones