Successful nonoperative treatment of tuberculous spinal epidural abscess with cord compression: the role of magnetic resonance imaging

A patient is described with a tuberculous spinal epidural abscess and signs of cord compression, who was successful treated without surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging, in addition to its role as a diagnostic tool, was helpful in monitoring the resolution of inflammation.

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Published inEuropean neurology Vol. 33; no. 2; p. 177
Main Authors Latronico, N, Tansini, A, Gualandi, G F, Bonetti, M, Scalzini, A, Candiani, A, Chiesa, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 1993
Subjects
Abscess - complications
Abscess - diagnosis
Abscess - drug therapy
Adolescent
Diagnosis, Differential
Epidural Space
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Osteomyelitis - diagnosis
Spinal Cord Compression - complications
Spinal Cord Compression - diagnosis
Spinal Cord Compression - drug therapy
Tuberculosis, Spinal - complications
Tuberculosis, Spinal - diagnosis
Tuberculosis, Spinal - drug therapy
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Summary:A patient is described with a tuberculous spinal epidural abscess and signs of cord compression, who was successful treated without surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging, in addition to its role as a diagnostic tool, was helpful in monitoring the resolution of inflammation.
ISSN:0014-3022
DOI:10.1159/000116929