title: Spontaneous Extensive Spinal Epidural Abscess without Any Identifiable Risk Factor. A Case Report.
abstract: Spinal epidural abscess is a rare medical emergency which if left untreated results in catastrophic and irreversible neurological damage. Risk factors (compromised immunity, spinal column disruption, source of infection) are present in the majority of patients. We describe a case of spontaneous spinal epidural abscess with any identifiable risk factor.
authors.affiliation: Department Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, AMRI Hospital; Kolkata, India - sukalyanp@yahoo.co.in.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Purkayastha