ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Epidural abscess
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
;
Gadolinium-DTPA
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 10-year-old boy presented with a 7-day history of back pain and pyrexia. MRI showed an epidural abscess arising from septic arthritis in a lumbar facet joint. Whilst septic arthritis in a large joint is relatively common in children, epidural abscess is rare. This case illustrates how infection in a synovial joint may extend into the extradural space and might be the route of infection in more cases than has previously been recognised.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00600094