Epidural Abscess Secondary to Acute Osteomyelitis of the Cervical Spine Caused by E. coli(A Case Report)

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 11(4); 1993 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 1993;11(4): 630-633.

대장균에 의한 경추 화농성 척추염에 합병된 경막외 농양 1례 보고

박현미, 김승현,김주한,김명호

한양대학교 신경과.

Epidural Abscess Secondary to Acute Osteomyelitis of the Cervical Spine Caused by E. coli(A Case Report)

Hyun-Mee Park, M.D., Seung-Hyun Kim, M.D., Joo-Han Kim, M.D., Myung-Ho Kim, M.D.

Department of Neurology, College of Medicine Hanyang University

Abstract

Spinal epidural abscess is a medical and/or surgical emergency that may result in paralysis if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. It has been known that Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen and that the posterior thoracic epidural space is a more vulnerable site. However, cervical epidural abscess is uncommon. We have recently experienced a patient with an epidural abscess secondary to acute osteomyelitis of the cervical spine caused by E. coli inary and sphinctor distrubances. Variegate porphyria showed facial diplegia.