Idiopathic cervical osteomyelitis presenting as dysphagia

We discuss a case of idiopathic cervical epidural abscess, complicated by osteomyelitis, presenting with dysphagia as the main complaint. No predisposing factors were identified and blood cultures were negative. Case was treated conservatively by long course of IV antibiotics. We present a review of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ghaly, G, Espeso, A, Fish, B
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: JSCR Publishing Ltd 2010
Materias:
Head & Neck Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649090/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24946176
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/2010.3.6
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Sumario:We discuss a case of idiopathic cervical epidural abscess, complicated by osteomyelitis, presenting with dysphagia as the main complaint. No predisposing factors were identified and blood cultures were negative. Case was treated conservatively by long course of IV antibiotics. We present a review of presentation of spinal epidural abscesses and indications for surgical intervention.

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