Acute Paraplegia Caused by Spinal Epidural Empyema Following Infectious Cellulitis of the Hand: Case Report and Literature Review

Conclusion Spinal epidural abscess is often underdiagnosed, which can lead to delays in treatment and serious complications. The relationship between cellulitis and spinal epidural abscess may be related to the spread of infection through the lymphatic or blood system. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports - April 8, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nery, Breno Filho, Cl áudio Brandão Nunes, Lucas Quaggio, Eduardo Filho, Fred Bernardes Neto, Joaquim Alencar Melo, Layssa Rhossana Oliveira, Anna Carolyne Rabello, Rafael Durand, Victoria Rodrigues Silva, Rayssa Rocha Costa, Rafael Emmanuel Segundo, Jo Tags: Case Report Source Type: research