J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1998 Dec;33(7):1635-1639.

Lumbar Spinal Epidural Abscess Combined with Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Case Report

• Yoon HK
• Jeon HS
• Cho KN
• Song KS

Abstract

Spinal epidural abscess is an uncommon, but a significant disease due to its high morbidity and mortality rate if not diagnosed in time. Although early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention is needed for better prognosis of this disease, the diagnosis of spinal epidural abscess is often elusive despite modern medical advances, and depends on a high index of suspicion. we report a case of lumbar spinal epidural abscess of unknown origin complicated by cauda equina syndrome.

Keyword

Lumbar; Epidural abscess; Cauda equina syndrome

MeSH Terms

Cauda Equina*
Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis
Epidural Abscess*
Mortality
Polyradiculopathy*
Prognosis