RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Thoracic Intradural Aspergillus Abscess Formation following Epidural Steroid Injection
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 642
OP 644
VO 25
IS 4
A1 Saigal, Gaurav
A1 Donovan Post, M. Judith
A1 Kozic, Dusko
YR 2004
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/25/4/642.abstract
AB Summary: 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.