Spinal subdural abscess. 1988

E G Butler, and P J Dohrmann, and R J Stark
Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Vic.

Spinal subdural abscess is a rare condition that is clinically similar to spinal epidural abscess. A case of spinal subdural abscess is reported, and the characteristic clinical findings and specific myelographic features in this patient are noted. Urgent myelography and surgery are necessary to prevent the rapid deterioration that often occurs in this condition.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000038 Abscess Accumulation of purulent material in tissues, organs, or circumscribed spaces, usually associated with signs of infection. Abscesses
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D013122 Spinal Diseases Diseases involving the SPINE. Disease, Spinal,Diseases, Spinal,Spinal Disease
D013203 Staphylococcal Infections Infections with bacteria of the genus STAPHYLOCOCCUS. Infections, Staphylococcal,Staphylococcus aureus Infection,Staphylococcal Infection,Staphylococcus aureus Infections

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