scholarly journals Spinal epidural abscess: a rare complication of olecranon bursitis

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles E.R. Gibbons ◽  
Rhys D.R. Evans ◽  
Moe Thaya ◽  
Ne Siang Chew
Keyword(s):  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Olecranon Bursitis ◽  
Spinal Epidural

scholarly journals Spinal epidural abscess: a rare complication of olecranon bursitis

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhys D.R. Evans ◽  
Moe Thaya ◽  
Ne Siang Chew ◽  
Charles E.R. Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Good Resolution ◽  
Olecranon Bursitis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Spinal Epidural

Spinal epidural abscess is a rare but potentially fatal condition if left untreated. We report the case of a 67-year old man who presented to the Accident and Emergency department complaining of acute onset of inter-scapular back pain, left leg weakness and loss of sensation in the left foot. On examination he was found to be pyrexial with long tract signs in the left lower leg. In addition he had a left sided olecranon bursitis of three weeks duration. Blood tests revealed raised inflammatory markers and a staphylococcal bacteremia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis of spinal epidural abscess and he subsequently underwent a three level laminectomy with good resolution of his back pain and neurological symptoms. He has made a complete recovery with a prolonged course of intravenous antibiotics.

scholarly journals Spinal epidural abscess: a rare complication of ulcerative colitis after ileal pouch anal anastomosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikio Kawamura ◽  
Toshimitsu Araki ◽  
Yoshiki Okita ◽  
Satoru Kondo ◽  
Takashi Ichikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Ileal Pouch ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Anal Anastomosis ◽  
Spinal Epidural

scholarly journals Spinal epidural abscess - a rare complication of Crohn's disease: case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (11) ◽  
pp. 712-714
Author(s):  
Karolina Poredská ◽  
Vladimír Zbořil ◽  
Lucie Prokopová ◽  
Lenka Kučerová ◽  
Milan Dastych ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crohn’S Disease ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Crohn's Disease ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Disease Case ◽  
Spinal Epidural

scholarly journals Case report on the development of a brucellosis-related epidural abscess

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (05) ◽  
pp. 403-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Şükran Köse ◽  
Süheyla Serin Senger ◽  
Gülsün Çavdar ◽  
Sibel Yavaş
Keyword(s):  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Joint Involvement ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Mri Findings ◽  
Laboratory Examinations ◽  
Spinal Epidural

Brucellosis is an endemic disease in developing countries. The most commonly observed complications include bone-joint involvement, particularly sacroiliitis and spondylitis. Epidural abscesses caused by brucellosis are a rare complication. We describe the case of a 33-year-old man presenting with high fever, back pain, and weakness. At physical examination, the patient was found to be paraparetic. At thoracic MRI, spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess with significant cord compression were observed. In laboratory examinations, Rose Bengal and tube agglutination tests were positive in patient's serum for brucellosis, and specific antibiotherapy was initiated. Total laminectomy was performed and the abscess was aspirated. The biopsy sample was consistent with chronic non-specific inflammation in acute abscess. No growth was detected in the abscess or blood cultures. Following surgery, medical treatment was initiated and, at six weeks' follow-up, clinical and MRI findings indicated that he had recovered. The diagnosis of spinal epidural abscess due to brucellosis should be considered among differential diagnoses in endemic regions. Early diagnosis and specific treatment are important to prevent later complications. 

scholarly journals Spinal Epidural Abscess – A Rare Complication of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl J Brown ◽  
Hussein Jaffer ◽  
Nasir Jaffer ◽  
Claude Burul ◽  
Robin S McLeod
Keyword(s):  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Restorative Proctocolectomy ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Spinal Epidural

Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon but highly morbid illness. While it usually afflicts older, immunocompromised patients, this condition has been reported as a result of intestinal perforation in the setting of inflammatory bowel disease. Two cases of spinal epidural abscess in patients with inflammatory bowel disease are reported: one in a patient with Crohn’s disease and one in a patient with ulcerative colitis after restorative proctocolectomy.

A rare complication of cervical spinal epidural abscess while receiving conservative treatment

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 69-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shyh-Shyong Sim ◽  
Jen-Tang Sun ◽  
Che-Kuang Lin ◽  
Ming-Tse Tsai ◽  
Chieh-Min Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Spinal Epidural

scholarly journals Spinal epidural abscess—a rare complication after epidural analgesia for labour and delivery

2004 ◽  
Vol 92 (6) ◽  
pp. 896-898 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.H. Schroeder ◽  
W.A. Krueger ◽  
E. Neeser ◽  
U. Hahn ◽  
K. Unertl
Keyword(s):  
Epidural Analgesia ◽  
Epidural Abscess ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Spinal Epidural Abscess ◽  
Spinal Epidural
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