Intradural Staphylococcus aureus Abscess of the Cauda Equina in an Otherwise Healthy Patient

Abscesses involving the spine are usually located in the epidural space. In rare circumstances, intradural spinal abscesses can occur, typically in the setting of tuberculosis or other predisposing systemic conditions. In this illustrated case report, we discuss the imaging and intraoperative findin...

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Main Authors: Thomas J. Sorenson, Giuseppe Lanzino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4860420