Epidural brucella abscess - Report of a spinal brucellosis manifesting itself with epidural abscess

Naderi S., Yucesoy K., Mertol T., Arda M.

NEURO-ORTHOPEDICS, vol.28, no.1, pp.11-15, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Journal Name: NEURO-ORTHOPEDICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.11-15
  • Keywords: brucella, epidural abscess, lumbar spine, spondylitis, SPONDYLITIS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Epidural abscesses are rare entities. The main organism is Staphylococcus aureus. The occurrence of epidural brucella abscess is extremely rare. It is commonly secondary to brucella spondylitis. In this study, a case of epidural brucella abscess without primary brucella spondylitis is presented, and the use of MRI and serological tests in preoperative work-up and postoperative monitoring of epidural abscess is emphasised.