Sterile recurrent spinal epidural abscess in a patient with Crohn's disease: A case report

Mikhail Gelfenbeyn; Robert Goodkin; Michel Kliot

doi:10.1016/j.surneu.2005.05.028

Sterile recurrent spinal epidural abscess in a patient with Crohn's disease: A case report

Mikhail Gelfenbeyn^*, Robert Goodkin, Michel Kliot

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Abstract

Background: The frequency of SEA is increasing. There are several well-established predisposing factors. Case Description: Our case presents certain unusual features that include an association with CD, persistent sterile cultures, and multiple recurrences of lesions at adjacent levels. Conclusions: A review of the literature showed only 13 case reports of SEA in patients with CD with an additional patient mentioned in one series. Recurrence of SEA at the same location was reported only twice. The diagnostic workup and treatment modalities pertinent to this case are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	178-184
Number of pages	7
Journal	Surgical Neurology
Volume	65
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surneu.2005.05.028
State	Published - Feb 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Case report
Crohn's disease
Spinal epidural abscess

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Clinical Neurology
Surgery

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