Management of an extensive spinal epidural abscess from C-1 to the sacrum. Case report.
The authors report a rare case of extensive spinal epidural abscess in an immunocompromised young woman. The patient presented with low-grade fever, back pain, and progressive lower limb weakness. The MR imaging of her whole spine revealed an epidural abscess extending from C-1 to the sacrum. She was treated using a minimally invasive surgical technique and showed excellent recovery. The authors review the current literature along with different modes of surgical treatment available for this unusual clinical entity.
Section of Neurosurgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Z
MZ
Tahir
Rameez Ul
RU
Hassan
S Ather
SA
Enam
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D014640:Vancomycin