Nonsurgically treated cervical brucellar epidural abscess causing spinal cord compression


ŞENGÜL G., Akar A., ALPER F., USLU H.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, vol.15, no.12, pp.1411-1414, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jocn.2007.05.023
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1411-1414
  • Keywords: Brucellosis, Epidural abscess, Spinal
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Cervical spinal cord compression due to brucellar epidural abscess is extremely rare, with only 13 previously reported cases. We present another case of cervical spinal epidural abscess causing spinal cord compression. Diagnostic tools and treatment options are discussed. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.