Intramedullary Cervical Spinal Cord Abscess. Case Report

Overview

Journal J Neurosurg

Specialty Neurosurgery

Date 1982 Aug 1

PMID 7086521

Citations 8

Authors

J B Blacklock

T W Hood

R E Maxwell

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Abstract

A case of spontaneous intramedullary cervical spinal cord abscess is presented. The clinical and laboratory findings in cases of spinal cord abscess vary. Prompt diagnosis and drainage are stressed as critical factors in effectively managing the disease.

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