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Intramedullary Spinal Cord Abscess: Report of Two Cases

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Intramedullary spinal cord abscess is a treatable cause of paraparesis. It can rapidly lead to complete paralysis below the lesion. Case Presentation: In this article two cases of spinal intramedullary abscess in pediatric age (3 and 4-year-old males) are presented. Incidence, clinical presentation, neurologic investigation and treatment are discussed. Conclusion: Although intramedullary spinal cord abscess is a rare disease, we should have knowledge of its existence because misjudgment and deferring adequate treatment may lead to an unfavorable outcome.

Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)

Authors: Farideh Nejat, Ghamar Taj Khotaei, Setareh Mamishi

Institution: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2162833922

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Cites: 8

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10