Epidural Abscess Secondary to Acute Osteomyelitis of the Cervical Spine Caused by E. coli(A Case Report).
- Author:
Hyun Mee PARK
1
;
Seung Hyun KIM
;
Joo Han KIM
;
Myung Ho KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- MeSH:
Emergencies;
Epidural Abscess*;
Epidural Space;
Humans;
Osteomyelitis*;
Paralysis;
Porphyria, Variegate;
Spine*;
Staphylococcus aureus
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1993;11(4):630-633
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Spinal epidural abscess is a medical and/or surgical emergency that may result in paralysis if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. It has been known that Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen and that the posterior thoracic epidural space is a more vulnerable site. However, cervical epidural abscess is uncommon. We have recently experienced a patient with an epidural abscess secondary to acute osteomyelitis of the cervical spine caused by E. coli inary and sphinctor distrubances. Variegate porphyria showed facial diplegia.
