Abstract
A middle-aged woman with a history of IV drug abuse and HIV presents with worsening lower back and leg pain. Her imaging is concerning for a spinal epidural abscess. Neurosurgery is consulted for management.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | The Neurosurgical Consult Book |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 230-234 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323756143 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323756150 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- epidural abscess
- osteodiscitis
- osteomyelitis
- radiculopathy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine