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Pediatric Spinal Infection with Epidural Abscess: A Report of Two Cases

Overview
Journal Surg Neurol Int
Specialty Neurology
Date 2021 May 5
PMID 33948310
Authors
Ryo Shoji
Naohisa Miyakoshi
Michio Hongo
Yuji Kasukawa
Yoshinori Ishikawa
Daisuke Kudo
Noriyuki Ishikawa
Yuji Hatakeyama
Akiko Misawa
Hitoshi Sakamoto
Yoichi Shimada
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Abstract

Background: Pediatric spinal infections are rare and often accompanied by abscesses. Delayed diagnosis commonly leads to a poor neurological prognosis, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

Case Description: We report on two cases of spinal infection; one in a 5-year-old boy with a T8-11 epidural abscess and one in a 10-year-old boy with an L5-S1 epidural abscess. Both cases improved with conservative therapy.

Conclusion: Early magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis and systemic treatment in collaboration with pediatricians are key factors in the successful management of children with spinal infections.

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