Asian Spine J.  2011 Jun;5(2):133-137. 10.4184/asj.2011.5.2.133.

Pediatric Lumbar Epidural Abscess Combined with Cauda Equina Syndrome: Case Report

• Kim MC
• Jung HT

• KMID: 1444947
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4184/asj.2011.5.2.133

Abstract

Pyogenic epidural abscess is a very rare disease. Once it occurs, it promptly progresses and can cause neurologic paralysis. Mean age of onset has been reported to be 57 years. Here we report making a diagnosis of pyogenic lumbar epidural abscess accompanying cauda equina syndrome in a 10-year-old girl. We treated this case successfully with surgical drainage and antibiotics. We report our case with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Lumbar epidural abscess; Couda equina syndrome

MeSH Terms

Age of Onset
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Cauda Equina
Child
Drainage
Epidural Abscess
Humans
Paralysis
Polyradiculopathy
Rare Diseases
Anti-Bacterial Agents