ISSN:
1433-0350
Keywords:
Key words Abscess
;
Spinal cord
;
Dermal sinus
;
Epidermoid
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Intramedullary abscesses of the spinal cord are uncommon. Most of them occur in association with heart, pulmonary or urogenital infections. We report two cases of intramedullary spinal cord abscesses secondary to congenital dermal sinus. Only 14 cases of such an association have previously been reported. In our cases, dermal sinus was associated with an epidermoid tumour. The clinical presentation, pathogenesis, magnetic resonance imaging findings, surgical management and outcome are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003810050370
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