Epidural abscess - discitis osteomyelitis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Huge posterior epidural abscess. Note the chemical shift artifact between collection and epidural fat on T2.

Case Discussion

Huge posterior epidural abscess. Note the chemical shift artifact between collection and epidural fat on T2.

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