Two cases of spontaneous epidural abscess in patients with cirrhosis. (Case Report). From: Southern Medical Journal | Date: March 1, 2003| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2003 Southern Medical Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract: Medical conditions predisposing to epidural abscess include diabetes, intravenous drug use, alcoholism, and other immuno-compromised states. Although cirrhosis is associated with an increased risk of infection in general it has not previously been identified as a condition predisposing to epidural abscess. We describe two cirrhotic patients with spinal epidural abscesses. We speculate that the underlying immune defects associated with cirrhosis increase the risk of spontaneous epidural abscess and should raise concern for this infection when cirrhotic patients present ...

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