Destruction of the C2 Body due to Cervical Actinomycosis: Connection between Spinal Epidural Abscess and Retropharyngeal Abscess.
10.14245/kjs.2017.14.1.20
- Author:
Dong Min KIM
1
;
Seok Won KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cervical;
Actinomycosis;
Abscess
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Actinomycosis*;
Acupuncture;
Epidural Abscess*;
Humans;
Retropharyngeal Abscess*;
Spine
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2017;14(1):20-22
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Human actinomycosis with involvement of the spine is a rare condition, with only a limited number of case reports published. To the best of our knowledge, no cases have been reported of epidural abscess causing destruction of the C2 body, bringing about a direct connection between spinal epidural and retropharyngeal abscesses. Here, we present such a case that occurred after acupuncture, and we review the relevant literature.
