Intraspinal abscess and granuloma
What is it?
Intraspinal abscess and granulomas are most commonly caused by infections inside the spine, epidural abscesses, and damaged tissue.
Back injuries or trauma, skin boils, complications from lumbar puncture or back surgery, and bacteremia are potential risk factors for Intraspinal abscess and granuloma.
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Signs & symptoms
The following features are indicative of Intraspinal abscess and granuloma:
fever
chills
loss of bowel or bladder control
loss of movement of an area of the body below the abscess
loss of sensation of an area of the body below the abscess
low backache
A patient can have an Intraspinal abscess and granuloma without showing any physical symptoms.
Diagnosis
Examine the spine for tenderness, spinal cord compression, paraplegia and changes in sensation below the affected area.
CT scan of the spine (Computerized Tomography): To check for abscesses.
Testing for genetic mutations: Detecting the presence of a specific mutation.
Treatment
The abscess and part of the spine bone are removed during surgery to relieve pressure
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