Tetra-compartmental spinal infection with conus medullaris syndrome: illustrative case

Recent literature suggests that spinal infections are increasing in prevalence. Any compartment can be infected in the spine; however, multicompartmental infections are rare. To the authors' knowledge, this report is the only reported case of a tetra-compartmental spinal infection consisting of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons 2023-02, Vol.5 (6)
Hauptverfasser: Andrews, Edward G, Hect, Jasmine L, Mittal, Aditya M, Nowicki, Kamil W, Agarwal, Vikas, Gerszten, Peter C
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Zusammenfassung:Recent literature suggests that spinal infections are increasing in prevalence. Any compartment can be infected in the spine; however, multicompartmental infections are rare. To the authors' knowledge, this report is the only reported case of a tetra-compartmental spinal infection consisting of epidural, subdural, subarachnoid, and intramedullary components with a contiguous lumbar spondylodiscitis resulting in conus medullaris syndrome requiring surgical intervention. This case highlights the importance of surgical intervention in severe cases such as the one illustrated in this report. Second, magnetic resonance imaging with and without contrast is required to check for spreading of the infection as these findings may change the surgical approach. Last, the use of intraoperative ultrasound is paramount to evaluate the subdural and intramedullary compartments in severe cases.
ISSN:2694-1902
2694-1902
DOI:10.3171/CASE22447