Pediatric Lumbar Epidural Abscess Combined with Cauda Equina Syndrome: Case Report
Asian Spine Journal
; : 133-137, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
Pyogenic epidural abscess is a very rare disease. Once it occurs, it promptly progresses and can cause neurologic paralysis. Mean age of onset has been reported to be 57 years. Here we report making a diagnosis of pyogenic lumbar epidural abscess accompanying cauda equina syndrome in a 10-year-old girl. We treated this case successfully with surgical drainage and antibiotics. We report our case with a review of the literature.
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Main subject:
Paralysis
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Polyradiculopathy
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Cauda Equina
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Drainage
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Age of Onset
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Epidural Abscess
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Rare Diseases
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Asian Spine Journal
Year:
2011
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Article