Lumbosacral spinal epidural abscess caused by Brucella melitensis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Spinal epidural abscess is a rare condition that can lead to irreversible complications and death if untreated. Rarely, Brucella melitensis may produce spondylodiscitis, which may be complicated by spinal epidural abscess. We report a case of lumbosacral spinal epidural abscess caused by Brucella melitensis. Spinal brucellosis should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of low back pain.
Medical subject headings
- Brucella melitensis
- Brucellosis
- Epidural Abscess
- Epidural Space
- Lumbar Vertebrae