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Cervical epidural abscess presenting as giant cell arteritis.

Christopher J Mannion1, Anastasios Kanatas, Martin Telfer

  • 1York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wigginton Road, York YO31 8HE, United Kingdom. chrismannion@aol.com

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Maxillofacial surgeons can play a role in diagnosing temporal arteritis. This case highlights a cervical epidural abscess presenting with symptoms mimicking temporal arteritis.

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Published on: February 8, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Temporal arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) is a vasculitis primarily affecting older adults, typically presenting with headache and jaw claudication.
  • Maxillofacial surgeons are often involved in the head and neck region, making them potential diagnosticians for conditions presenting with craniofacial symptoms.

Observation:

  • A case is presented of a cervical epidural abscess.
  • The patient exhibited clinical features that were initially suggestive of temporal arteritis.

Findings:

  • Cervical epidural abscess can present with symptoms that overlap with temporal arteritis, posing a diagnostic challenge.
  • This underscores the importance of considering diverse differential diagnoses in patients with concerning symptoms.

Implications:

  • Maxillofacial surgeons should maintain a broad differential diagnosis, including infectious etiologies, when evaluating patients with symptoms suggestive of temporal arteritis.
  • Early recognition and appropriate management of cervical epidural abscess are crucial to prevent severe neurological complications.