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Spondylodiscitis with epidural and paraspinal abscess

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Low back pain and bilateral sciatica of 2 weeks duration.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years

L3-4 disc space infection with large epidural and para spinal abscess compressing the thecal sac against the posterior neural arch and compromising the neural exit foramina bilaterally.

Diagnosis: L3-4 Spondylodiscitis with epidural and paraspinal abscess

Case Discussion

Spondylodiscitis

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