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Spinal epidural abscess due to Brucella.

Aşkin Görgülü1, Baki S Albayrak, Evlin Görgülü

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Suleyman Demirel, School of Medicine, 32260 Isparta, Turkey. askingorgulu@hotmail.com

Surgical Neurology
|August 1, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Brucellar spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is rare but treatable with antibiotics. Prompt diagnosis and a full course of medication lead to complete recovery in most patients, avoiding long-term complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Brucellar spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare complication of systemic Brucella infection.
  • Early recognition is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of Brucellar SEA.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes and identify prognostic factors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 9 patients diagnosed with Brucellar SEA.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and serological tests for Brucella.
  • Treatment involved a 6-12 week course of antibiotics, with one patient undergoing surgical drainage.

Main Results:

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  • The lumbar region was the most common site for SEA.
  • Neurological deficits were present in 3 patients, and 3 cases mimicked clinical presentation of disc herniation.
  • All patients, except one, showed symptom regression with antibiotic treatment, achieving full recovery without sequelae.

Conclusions:

  • Antibiotic therapy is the primary treatment for Brucellar SEA, requiring adequate duration and dosage.
  • Treatment termination should be guided by clinical improvement and radiological resolution of the abscess.
  • Surgical decompression should be considered in cases of neurological deterioration during medical management.