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Volume 03
Spine 2019
October 16-17, 2019
Journal of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience
October 16-17, 2019 | Rome, Italy
SPINE AND SPINAL DISORDERS
5
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World Congress on
J Neurol Clin Neurosci, Volume 03
A case report of Spinal Epidural Abscess treated conservatively
Abhishek Chaturvedi
MGM Medical College and Hospital, India
Introduction
: Musculoskeletal Tuberculosis is known for its ability to present in various forms and guises at different sites.
Tubercular Spinal Epidural Abscess is an uncommon infectious entity. Its presence without osseous involvement may be
considered an extremely rare scenario.
Case Report
: We present a rare case of Tubercular Spinal Epidural Abscess in a 17 year old female shown to have Multisegmental
Spinal Epidural Abscess extending from L2-S3 vertebral level. The patient made an uneventful recovery following antitubercular
chemotherapy.
Discussion
: From the MRI findings described from previously reported cases and our case, an iso intensity signal on T2 weighted
and/or stir images is one of the discriminating features of Tubercular Spinal Epidural Abscess from other Bacterial Spinal
Epidural Abscess. Our observation was improving signs and symptoms despite non-surgical management. It is a rare entity by
itself.
Biography
Abhishek Chaturvedi is a young orthopaedic surgeon from Mumbai, India. His papers have been accepted at multiple international
conferences recently being Geriatric Orthopedic Society in India. He has been involved in patient healthcare care for a decade and
passion is in the field of orthopaedic surgery. He has completed his graduate studies from Government Medical College, Mumbai and
is currently working as an orthopaedic resident. He has taken part in various camps for Rotaract Club during his undergraduate time
and is also involved in various camps being held at present hospital.
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abhishekc101@gmail.com