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Holospinal epidural abscess (HEA) is a rare condition which can cause extensive cord compression, necessitating prompt neurosurgical intervention for evacuation and drainage. Here we report the case of a 74-year-old male with HEA due to Cutibacterium acnes infection leading to headache, neck stiffness and decreased mental acuity, successfully treated using segmental laminectomies in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
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World Neurosurg. 2022 Jul 18:S1878-8750(22)00962-7. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.07.024. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Holospinal epidural abscess (HEA) is a rare condition which can cause extensive cord compression, necessitating prompt neurosurgical intervention for evacuation and drainage. Here we report the case of a 74-year-old male with HEA due to Cutibacterium acnes infection leading to headache, neck stiffness and decreased mental acuity, successfully treated using segmental laminectomies in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
PMID:35863647 | DOI:10.1016/j.wneu.2022.07.024
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