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Intradural Staphylococcus aureus Abscess of the Cauda Equina in an Otherwise Healthy Patient
Joint Authors
Lanzino, Giuseppe
Sorenson, Thomas J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Abscesses involving the spine are usually located in the epidural space.
In rare circumstances, intradural spinal abscesses can occur, typically in the setting of tuberculosis or other predisposing systemic conditions.
In this illustrated case report, we discuss the imaging and intraoperative findings of an otherwise healthy patient with an intradural abscess of the cauda equina caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
Although rare, intradural spinal abscesses can occur in the absence of typical “red flags” for infection, and a bacterial abscess should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intradural spinal cystic enhancing lesions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sorenson, Thomas J.& Lanzino, Giuseppe. 2019. Intradural Staphylococcus aureus Abscess of the Cauda Equina in an Otherwise Healthy Patient. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144796
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sorenson, Thomas J.& Lanzino, Giuseppe. Intradural Staphylococcus aureus Abscess of the Cauda Equina in an Otherwise Healthy Patient. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144796
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sorenson, Thomas J.& Lanzino, Giuseppe. Intradural Staphylococcus aureus Abscess of the Cauda Equina in an Otherwise Healthy Patient. Case Reports in Surgery. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144796
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144796