Spinal subdural abscess: a rare complication of decubitus ulcer.
Clin Med Res
; 12(1-2): 68-72, 2014 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Spinal subdural abscess (SSA) is an uncommon entity. The exact incidence is unknown, with very few cases reported in the literature. This condition may result in spinal cord compression, thus constituting a medical and neurosurgical emergency. The pathogenesis of SSA is not well-described, and the available knowledge is based on case observations only. There is only one case report that describes direct seeding from decubitus ulcers as a possible mechanism for development of SSA. We report a case of subacute onset of quadriplegia in a male patient, age 55 years, due to spinal cord compression from SSA and superimposed spinal subdural hematoma. The direct seeding from decubitus ulcers is thought to be the cause of infection in our patient. We present this case of SSA to elucidate and review the predisposing factors, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and treatment regarding management of this rare disorder.
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Assunto principal:
Empiema Subdural
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Úlcera por Pressão
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Abscesso
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Mielite
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Med Res
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos