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Konovalov N.A.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Onoprienko R.A.

Burdenko Center of Neurosurgery

Brinyuk E.S.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Kaprovoy S.V.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Schultz M.A.

Burdenko Center of Neurosurgery

Shishkina L.V.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Stepanov I.A.

Irkutsk State Medical University

Intramedullary cervical abscess: a case report and literature review

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Konovalov N.A., Onoprienko R.A., Brinyuk E.S., Kaprovoy S.V., Schultz M.A., Shishkina L.V., Stepanov I.A.

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Journal: Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery. 2023;87(1): 77‑83

DOI: 10.17116/neiro20238701177

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INTRAMEDULLARY CERVICAL ABSCESS: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW
INTRAMEDULLARY CERVICAL ABSCESS: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW

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Konovalov NA, Onoprienko RA, Brinyuk ES, Kaprovoy SV, Schultz MA, Shishkina LV, Stepanov IA. Intramedullary cervical abscess: a case report and literature review. Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery. 2023;87(1):77‑83. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/neiro20238701177

Подписка 2025 Журнал «Вопросы нейрохирургии» имени Н.Н. Бурденко (Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery)
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Abstract:

Intramedullary abscesses of the spinal cord are the rarest form of infectious lesions of the central nervous system. We report surgical treatment of a patient with intramedullary cervical abscess caused by L. monocytogenes. Features of this case are absence of primary purulent focus and atypical infectious agent. The patient underwent surgical treatment for intramedullary cervical abscess and subsequent antimicrobial therapy. Subtotal regression of neurological symptoms was noted in early postoperative period. The authors emphasize strict collegial decision-making regarding diagnosis of this disease and choice of optimal treatment strategy.

Keywords:

intramedullary abscess
cervical spinal cord
spontaneous infectious process
Listeria monocytogenes

Authors:

Konovalov N.A.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Onoprienko R.A.

Burdenko Center of Neurosurgery

Brinyuk E.S.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Kaprovoy S.V.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Schultz M.A.

Burdenko Center of Neurosurgery

Shishkina L.V.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Stepanov I.A.

Irkutsk State Medical University

Received:

03.06.2022

Accepted:

18.11.2022

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  24. Accepted 18.11.2022 
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