Catastrophic Intramedullary Abscess Caused by a Missed Congenital Dermal Sinus
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 225-228, 2015.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-223793
ABSTRACT
Congenital dermal sinus (CDS) is a type of occult spinal dysraphism characterized by a midline skin dimple. A 12-month-old girl presented with fever and ascending quadriparesis. She had a midline skin dimple in the upper sacral area that had been discovered in her neonatal period. Imaging studies revealed a holocord intramedullary abscess and CDS. Overlooking CDS or misdiagnosing it as benign sacrococcygeal dimple may lead to catastrophic infection and cause serious neurological deficits. Therefore, further imaging work-up or consultation with a pediatric neurosurgeon is recommended following discovery of any atypical-looking dimples in the midline.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Quadriplegia
/
Pele
/
Espinha Bífida Oculta
/
Diagnóstico
/
Abscesso
/
Febre
/
Defeitos do Tubo Neural
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Lactente
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS