Spinal subdural abscess: A rare cause of low back pain

SORAR M., Er U., Seçkin H., Ozturk M. H., Bavbek M.

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, cilt.15, sa.3, ss.292-294, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jocn.2006.01.027
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.292-294
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: subdural abscess, spinal empyema, spinal subdural abscess
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Spinal subdural abscess (SSA) is a rare but well-described entity. It may occur secondary to a systemic infectious focus or following a surgical procedure. There are only two SSA cases in the literature that are unrelated to such conditions and without any well-documented etiology. SSA is a neurosurgical emergency and diagnosis may be difficult. Progressive neurological deficits and severe pain with fever suggest the diagnosis. Surgical drainage and subsequent prompt antimicrobial therapy should be performed without delay. We report a patient with SSA unrelated to any predisposing condition and discuss underlying mechanisms of this disease. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.