title: Spontaneous spinal epidural abscess.
abstract: Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon entity, the frequency of which is increasing. They occur spontaneously or as a complication of intervention. The classical triad of fever, back pain and neurological symptoms are not always present. High index of suspicion is key to diagnosis. Any delay in diagnosis and treatment can have significant neurological consequences. We present the case of a previously well man with a one month history of back pain resulting from an epidural abscess.
authors: Department of Trauma Orthopaedics, AMNCH, Tallaght, Dublin 24. prasad.ellanti@gmail.com
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Ellanti
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Morris
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D004322:Drainage; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents