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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is spinal cord abscess?
A collection of pus around the spinal cord. This can compress on the nerves, causing symptoms. This is sometimes caused by bacteria invading from nearby wounds. In other cases, bacteria multiply in distant areas then travel in the bloodstream to invade the spinal cord's surface.
Symptoms of spinal cord abscess
Fever
Weakness in arms or legs
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Back pain
Low back pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for spinal cord abscess
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose spinal cord abscess
Do you have a fever?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Do you have back pain?
Do you have pain in the lumbar back?
Treatment for spinal cord abscess
This usually requires strong antibiotics to treat the infection. A procedure or surgery may be needed to free the compressed area and drain pus from the abscess (collection).
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References
Akimoto T, Hirose S, Mizoguchi T, Yokota Y, Hara M, Ishihara M, Morita A, Nakajima H. Ruptured long intramedullary spinal cord abscess successfully treated with antibiotic treatment. J Clin Neurosci. 2020 Dec;82(Pt B):249-251. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.10.054. Epub 2020 Nov 24. PMID: 33246901.
https://www.jocn-journal.com/article/S0967-5868(20)31613-1/fulltext
Iwasaki M, Yano S, Aoyama T, Hida K, Iwasaki Y. Acute onset intramedullary spinal cord abscess with spinal artery occlusion: a case report and review. Eur Spine J. 2011 Jul;20 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):S294-301. doi: 10.1007/s00586-011-1703-z. Epub 2011 Feb 10. PMID: 21308472; PMCID: PMC3111523.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00586-011-1703-z
Reviewed By:
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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