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Iran J Neurosurg 2015, 1(3): 33-34 |
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Guillermo Calderon-Miranda W, Escobar Hernandez N, Rafael Moscote Salazar L. A Brief Reprt of Polymicrobial Osteomyelitis of Odontoid Process with Epidural Abscess. Iran J Neurosurg 2015; 1 (3) :33-34
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1- Resident of Radiology, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico D.F, Mexico
2- Chief of Radiology Department, Hospital General Manuel GEA Gonzalez, Mexico D.F, Mexico
3- Neurosurgeon, Red Latino. Latin American Trauma & Intensive Neuro-Care Organization. Bogota, Colombia
2- Chief of Radiology Department, Hospital General Manuel GEA Gonzalez, Mexico D.F, Mexico
3- Neurosurgeon, Red Latino. Latin American Trauma & Intensive Neuro-Care Organization. Bogota, Colombia
Abstract: (5937 Views)
Background & Importance: Infections of the craniocervical junction are rare.
Case Presentation: We present a case of infection by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mitis that was not previously reported.
Conclusion: Neurosurgeons must suspect for diagnosis and initiate broad antimicrobial therapy, including active agents against gram-negative and then initiate a targeted therapy. The purpose of this report is to highlight the importance of early diagnosis for a successful medical treatment.
Keywords: Osteomyelitis, Spinal cord compression, Epidural abscess, Odontoid process, Cervical spine abscess
Type of Study: Case report |
Subject:
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
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