Object. Infections along the spinal axis are characterized by an insidious onset, and the
resulting delays in diagnosis are associated with serious neurological consequences and …

Epidural abscess of the spinal column is a rare but potentially devastating disease. When
recognized early and treated appropriately the outcome can be excellent. Because of the …

We review the clinical features, microbial etiologies, mechanisms of infection, and outcomes
of 25 cases of intramedullary abscess of the spinal cord (IASC) reported between 1977 and …

Dermal sinus tracts in the spine range from asymptomatic pits to tracts with significant
disease. These tracts may be associated with lesions that tether the spinal cord and can …

Acase report of an intramedullary spinal cord abscess in a 13-month-old boy and a review of
relevant existing pediatric literature is presented. Thirty-eight cases of pediatric …

Background Epidermoid cysts are rare benign neoplasms within the neuroaxis and account
for< 1% of all intraspinal tumors. They can be congenital or acquired. Being a slow-growing …

Introduction Congenital dermal sinuses (CDS) are uncommon lesions. They are most often
noted in lumbosacral region and may lead to meningitis or spinal abscess. Intramedullary …

Intramedullary spinal cord abscess (ISCA) in children is extremely a rare infection of the
central nervous system (CNS); and probably a devastating neurological condition. Clinical …

Abstract INTRAMEDULLARY SPINAL CORD abscesses are rare lesions with a poor
prognosis unless diagnosed and treated promptly. We report a case of a Nigerian man with …

Astrocytoma and ependymoma make up 90% of intramedullary tumors between them.
However, a host of less common tumors form the remaining 10%: these include …