Case Report

Spinal Hydatid Disease, a Rare but Existent Pathological Entity: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Spinal hydatid disease is a not uncommon cause of spinal cord compression in endemic countries; however, involvement of the epidural space with sparing of the vertebral column is rare. Early diagnosis and surgical decompression with total removal of the hydatid lesion, when possible, is generally considered the standard of care…

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Case Report

Favorable Outcome of Long-lasting Thoracic Spondylodiscitis with Spinal Epidural Abscess Induced by Staphylococcus aureus

A favorable outcome in chronic spondylodiscitis with epidural abscess is rare. A 65-year-old woman developed recurrent, localized, thoracic back pain over 2.5 years. Nine months after the onset of the pain, sensory disturbances of the left lower leg occurred. Fourteen months before admission, she developed recurrent fever, bladder dysfunction, and…

Posted in: epidural abscess 2 laminectomy 2 neurosurgery 2 spondylodiscitis 4
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