Presentation
T6/T7 pain radiating into the chest. Concern over spondylodiscitis.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Discitis and epidural abscess
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Altered signal and avid enhancement of the T6 and T7 vertebral bodies and intervening disc. Epidural abscess, canal stenosis and thoracic cord compression at the T6/T7 level.
L4/L5/S1 degenerative change.
Case Discussion
Classical appearances of spondylodiscitis.
In this case, an epidural abscess has formed, with cord compression.
Immediate surgical intervention is indicated.
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