Quadriplegia due to Spinal Subdural Abscess

Authors

  • Matiur Rahman Neurology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet
  • Md Badrul Alam Mondol Neurology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka
  • Nazrul Islam Matin Neurology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet
  • Md Mahmudur Rahman Siddiqui Neurology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

Keywords:

Quadriplegia, spinal subdural abscess

Abstract

Spinal subdural abscess (SSA) is a very rare cause of quadriplegia. According to the site of involvement, they may present with paraplegia or rarely quadriplegia. The most common site is thoraco-lumber region, but our patient presented with cervical SSA. We should consider it as a medical emergency because early diagnosis and prompt treatment can save the life and prevent residual disability of the patient.  

doi:10.3329/jom.v10i1.1998  

J Medicine 2009; 10: 20-21

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Quadriplegia due to Spinal Subdural Abscess. (2009). Journal of Medicine, 10(1), 20-21. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v10i1.1998

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2009)

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Quadriplegia due to Spinal Subdural Abscess. (2009). Journal of Medicine, 10(1), 20-21. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v10i1.1998