Spinal subdural Staphylococcus aureus abscess: case report and review of the literature

Acta Neurol Scand. 2005 Nov;112(5):343-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2005.00496.x.

Abstract

Spinal subdural abscesses (SSA) are rare and to date only 57 cases have been reported. The exact incidence of the SSA is unknown. The most affected region is the thoraco-lumbar spine and the most common bacterial source is Staphylococcus aureus. The timing for magnetic resonance imaging is very important in these patients. Because early diagnosis and emergent treatment is vital to prevent the formation or progression of neurologic deficits.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervical Vertebrae / pathology
  • Cervical Vertebrae / surgery
  • Decompression, Surgical
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Empyema, Subdural / diagnosis*
  • Empyema, Subdural / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laminectomy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Postoperative Care
  • Spinal Cord / pathology
  • Spinal Cord / surgery
  • Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Diseases / surgery
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / surgery
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery
  • Vancomycin / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Vancomycin