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Paraplegia due to aspergillosis. Successful conservative treatment of two cases
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|November 1, 1985
Abstract:
Aspergillus infection of the spine is rare; for it to lead to paraplegia is still more rare. When this does occur it is usually treated by decompression and antifungal agents, but the results have usually been poor. We report two cases of successful conservative treatment of Aspergillus paraplegia in patients with chronic granulomatous disease.
Insights
Aspergillus spinal infections causing paraplegia are rare and typically have poor outcomes. This study reports successful conservative treatment for two patients with chronic granulomatous disease experiencing Aspergillus-induced paraplegia.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Neurology
- Immunology
Background:
- Spinal Aspergillus infections are uncommon, with paraplegia being a rare complication.
- Traditional treatments involving decompression and antifungals often yield suboptimal results.