Abstract
We report an extremely unusual iatrogenic infection of the spinal canal with Aspergillus fumigatus that resulted in intradural abscess formation following epidural steroid injection in an immunocompetent young individual. Although the imaging findings of the infection were relatively nonspecific, MR imaging not only allowed for a prompt diagnosis, but also helped in surgical localization to the intradural compartment. Complications from the use of these injections are briefly discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 642-644 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | American Journal of Neuroradiology |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2004 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Clinical Neurology
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Saigal, G., Post, M. J. D., & Kozic, D. (2004). Thoracic Intradural Aspergillus Abscess Formation following Epidural Steroid Injection. American Journal of Neuroradiology, 25(4), 642-644.