Most patients with spinal epidural abscess have one or more predisposing conditions, such as an underlying disease (diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, or infection with human immunodeficiency virus ...

Researchers found that cervical discitis and epidural abscess should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cases of suspected stroke, as these may go undiagnosed in patients admitted to the ...

Epidural Abscess: Sagittal MRIs of the Thoracic Spine; (Left) T1-weighted; (Middle) T1-weighted with gadolinium; (Right) T2-weighted. Note the lesion which is bright on T2-weighted images and enhances ...

Spinal Epidural Abscess - From Onset to Rehabilitation: Case Study Margaret Alvarez J Neurosci Nurs. 2005;37 (2):72-78.

Treatment for a spinal abscess may depend on the progression of the condition and a person’s symptoms. However, interventions will typically involve antibiotics and surgical drainage involving ...

Finally, Nyborg was taken for an MRI. The scan found a dangerous abscess on her spinal cord. A rare complication of a common illness Nyborg had developed a spinal epidural abscess, according to Dr ...

An MRI of her cervical spine and thoracic spine revealed she was suffering a spinal epidural abscess, which was pushing on her spinal cord, causing her symptoms.

Spinal Epidural Abscess - From Onset to Rehabilitation: Case Study Margaret Alvarez J Neurosci Nurs. 2005;37 (2):72-78. 0 ...