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Paraspinal and Extensive Epidural Abscess: The Great Masqueraders of Abdominal Pain
Joint Authors
Chu, Andrew
Aung, Thu Thu
Shankar, Uday
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Paraspinal and epidural abscesses are rare conditions often diagnosed later in the disease process that can have significant morbidity and mortality.
Predisposing risk factors include diabetes, human immunodeficiency virus, intravenous drug abuse, and previous history of spinal surgery or injection.
They can threaten the spinal cord by compressive effect, leading to sensory motor deficits and ultimately paralysis and death.
Diagnosis may be a challenge due to the delayed presentation of nonspecific back pain or radicular pain such as chest pain or abdominal pain.
We present a rare case on a patient with periumbilical pain, constipation, and urinary retention who was ultimately diagnosed with a paraspinal abscess extending into the epidural space from T1 to S2.
He underwent decompressive laminectomy with incision and drainage of the abscesses.
The patient made an excellent recovery postoperatively, and repeat magnetic resonance imaging at six weeks showed resolution of the abscess.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chu, Andrew& Aung, Thu Thu& Shankar, Uday. 2015. Paraspinal and Extensive Epidural Abscess: The Great Masqueraders of Abdominal Pain. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058989
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chu, Andrew…[et al.]. Paraspinal and Extensive Epidural Abscess: The Great Masqueraders of Abdominal Pain. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058989
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chu, Andrew& Aung, Thu Thu& Shankar, Uday. Paraspinal and Extensive Epidural Abscess: The Great Masqueraders of Abdominal Pain. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058989
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058989