Presentation
Back pain.
Patient Data
Age: Adult
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Discitis osteomyelitis with epidural phlegmon
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Prominent T5/6 vertebral body edema with involvement of the disc space and surrounding extensive phlegmon. No abscess as such can be identified within the epidural space. The cord is compressed.
From the case:
Discitis osteomyelitis with epidural phlegmon
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Destruction of the bony endplates with associated left rib erosion and soft tissue density material surrounding the region. Bilateral small pleural effusions.
Case Discussion
Discitis/osteomyelitis with cord compression and empyema. Staph. aureus isolated.