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Intraspinal epidural abscess
Abscesso epidural intraespinal
CategoryDefinition
A condition of the epidural space, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material within the epidural space. This condition presents with symptoms depending on the location of the abscess. Transmission is through haematogenous spread of the infectious agent commonly from a cutaneous or mucosal source.
Index Terms
Intraspinal epidural abscessepidural abscessepidural abscess of spinal cordspinal epidural abscessepidural embolic abscess of spinal cord, any partepidural embolic abscess of spinal cordFungal epidural abscessBacterial epidural abscessMycobacterial epidural abscessEpidural abscess due to tuberculosis