Spinal epidural abscess in preverbal children: A case report with Currarino triad

被引:18
作者
Liu, KA [1 ]
Luhmann, JD [1 ]
机构
[1] Washington Univ, St Louis Childrens Hosp, Sch Med, Dept Pediat,Div Emergency Med, St Louis, MO 63110 USA
关键词
Currarino triad; spinal epidural abscess; pediatrics;
D O I
10.1542/peds.104.5.1139
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
Spinal epidural abscess is rare in preverbal children and leads to permanent neurologic deficits if not treated promptly. Currarino triad (anorectal malformation, sacral bony abnormality and presacral mass) is also rare in children. We report the association of extensive spinal epidural abscess and Currarino triad in a young child.
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页码:1139 / 1142
页数:6
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