title: Intramedullary pyogenic abscess in the conus medullaris.
abstract: Primary pyogenic abscess in the conus medullaris in a healthy adult has never been reported. An urgent MRI scan with contrast and prompt surgical evacuation may lead to good neurological recovery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK. faizul.hassan@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Hassan
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Mohamed
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kalsi
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Sinar
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bradey
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020335:Paraparesis / Q000382:microbiology*; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D034367:Streptococcus intermedius; D034364:Streptococcus milleri Group
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents