Perirectal Abscess Masquerading as Cauda Equina Syndrome in an Otherwise Healthy 12-Year-Old Child
Author
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 12-year-old boy was brought to an urgent care center for fever, back pain, and abnormal gait.
In addition to back pain, the patient was found to be persistently febrile but also had decreased perianal sensation and bowel incontinence.
He was therefore referred to the emergency department where his back pain improved without medication but he was still febrile with bowel incontinence and persistently decreased perianal sensation.
An MRI was ordered to evaluate possible cauda equina syndrome and revealed a perirectal abscess.
The child ultimately underwent an exam under anesthesia with pediatric surgery and had a drain placed.
This case highlights a unique presentation of perirectal abscess masquerading as cauda equina syndrome.
A discussion of important considerations in emergency room diagnosis and management is presented.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dean, Dylan. 2014. Perirectal Abscess Masquerading as Cauda Equina Syndrome in an Otherwise Healthy 12-Year-Old Child. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017030
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dean, Dylan. Perirectal Abscess Masquerading as Cauda Equina Syndrome in an Otherwise Healthy 12-Year-Old Child. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017030
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dean, Dylan. Perirectal Abscess Masquerading as Cauda Equina Syndrome in an Otherwise Healthy 12-Year-Old Child. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017030
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017030