Spinal subdural abscess: A rare cause of low back pain

SORAR, MEHMET; Er, Uygur; Seçkin, Hakan; Ozturk, M.; Bavbek, Murad

doi:10.1016/j.jocn.2006.01.027

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, vol.15, no.3, pp.292-294, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 15 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jocn.2006.01.027
Journal Name: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.292-294
Keywords: subdural abscess, spinal empyema, spinal subdural abscess
Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.