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  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Intramedullary spinal cord abscesses (ISCA) are uncommon neurological emergencies.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent irreversible neurological damage.

Observation:

  • A patient with a cervical ISCA experienced acute neurologic deficits despite conservative management.
  • Surgical intervention was deemed necessary to prevent further deterioration.

Findings:

  • Urgent cervical laminectomy and drainage were performed in the presented case.
  • This intervention aimed to decompress the spinal cord and eradicate the infection.

Implications:

  • Increased clinical suspicion for ISCA is warranted in at-risk patients.
  • Early surgical management should be considered for ISCA cases refractory to conservative therapy.
  • Further research with higher-level evidence is needed to guide treatment strategies.