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Spinal cord abscess
Abscesso da medula espinal
CategoryDefinition
A condition of the spinal cord, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material within the spinal cord. This condition may present with fever, back pain, and neurological deficits. Transmission is through haematogenous spread of the infectious agent.
Index Terms
Spinal cord abscessAbscess of spinal cordparaspinal abscessspinal cord abscess and infectionsubarachnoid abscess of spinal cordpyogenic embolism of spinal cordembolic abscess of spinal cordBacterial spinal cord abscessFungal spinal cord abscess