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Aspergillus spinal epidural abscess.

P K Gupta1, A K Mahapatra, R Gaind

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. kratika@omantel.net.om

Pediatric Neurosurgery
|August 8, 2001
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Spinal epidural abscess caused by Aspergillus is rare, particularly in children with chronic granulomatous disease. Aggressive surgical and medical management is recommended, though outcomes remain challenging.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Spinal epidural abscesses (SEAs) are uncommon, with Aspergillus being a rare causative agent.
  • Disseminated invasive aspergillosis presents unique challenges in management, especially in immunocompromised patients.

Observation:

  • A pediatric patient with chronic granulomatous disease and prior rib aspergillosis developed progressive paraparesis.
  • Imaging revealed extensive vertebral involvement (D9-11) with a large, multiloculated epidural abscess (D6-L2) and granulation tissue.

Findings:

  • Surgical decompression via laminectomy and aggressive antifungal therapy were initiated.
  • Despite comprehensive treatment, the patient faced significant morbidity.

Implications:

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  • An aggressive, multidisciplinary approach combining surgery and medical treatment is crucial for Aspergillus spinal epidural abscess.
  • Long-term follow-up is essential to monitor for recurrence and new lesions, given the high mortality and morbidity associated with invasive aspergillosis.