Cervical Spondylodiscitis Caused by Candida Albicans in Non-Immunocompromised Patient.
10.3340/jkns.2008.43.1.45
- Author:
Hyung Ho MOON
1
;
Jae Hoon KIM
;
Byung Gwan MOON
;
Joo Seung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji University, Eulji Hospital Seoul, Korea. grimi2@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Candida albicans;
Cervical spine;
Spondylodiscitis
- MeSH:
Candida;
Candida albicans;
Discitis;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Neck Pain;
Spine
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2008;43(1):45-47
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Fungal infections of the spine are relatively uncommon. Moreover, cervical spondylodiscitis due to Candida albicans in non-immunocompromised patient is very rare. We report a case of Candida spondylodiscitis in a 64-year-old woman who complained of neck pain. The clinical feature and treatment option are presented with a review of pertinent literatures.
