Pressure Ulcer Associated with Testicular Prosthesis as a Rare Cause of Spinal Epidural Abscess
Joint Authors
Jacob, Aasems
Raj, Rishi
Prakash, Amulya
Ross, Douglas
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-08-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Spinal epidural abscess is a neurologic emergency with a potential complication to the spinal cord such as paralysis.
Frequently, it has a nonspecific initial presentation such as neck or back pain, and hence there is a delay in diagnosis.
We present the case of a 60-year-old Caucasian male who presented to emergency room with one week of numbness and weakness of all four extremities.
Neurological examination showed variable quadriparesis.
Urgent MRI of spine with contrast revealed epidural abscess in the cervical region C4–C6 with resultant cord compression, the underlying etiology for hematogenous spread of infection being pressure ulcer associated with testicular prosthesis.
Urgent neurosurgical intervention was done to achieve spinal cord decompression.
Both blood and pus cultures were positive for Streptococcus intermedius, requiring prolonged administration of intravenous antibiotics.
Clinical outcome was encouraging with progressive gain in motor and sensory function.
Spinal epidural abscess is a rare diagnosis; hence, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for timely diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Prakash, Amulya& Raj, Rishi& Jacob, Aasems& Ross, Douglas. 2019. Pressure Ulcer Associated with Testicular Prosthesis as a Rare Cause of Spinal Epidural Abscess. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Prakash, Amulya…[et al.]. Pressure Ulcer Associated with Testicular Prosthesis as a Rare Cause of Spinal Epidural Abscess. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Prakash, Amulya& Raj, Rishi& Jacob, Aasems& Ross, Douglas. Pressure Ulcer Associated with Testicular Prosthesis as a Rare Cause of Spinal Epidural Abscess. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137166
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1137166