Pyogenic Intradural Abscess of Lumbar Spine: A Case Report.
10.13004/kjnt.2015.11.1.18
- Author:
Jeong Eun CHEON
1
;
Hee Jin YANG
;
You Nam CHUNG
;
Sung Bae PARK
Author Information
1. Division of Pediatric Radiology, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intradural abscess;
Lumbar spine;
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Drainage
- MeSH:
Abscess*;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Drainage;
Epidural Abscess;
Follow-Up Studies;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Spinal Canal;
Spine*
- From:Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
2015;11(1):18-21
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report a case of spinal intradural abscess which shows serial changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Well-encapsulated, rim-enhancing lesion with mass effect was visualized at ventral side of lumbar spinal canal on 17 days after initial negative MRI, which was thought to be epidural abscess. It was revealed to be intradural in location on operation and successfully treated by drainage and antibiotics. Follow-up MRI showed resolution of abscess. Clinical significance and pathogenesis of this case was briefly discussed.
