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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Unusual case of staphylococcus epidermidis-induced spinal epidural abscess in an adolescent: Clinical insights and diagnostic considerations.

Saja Karaja, Ayham Qatza, Mulham Alkassem, Ahmed Aldolly, Ahmed Sheikh Sobeh, Mai Halloum, Amer Al Tawekji, Wardan Almir Tamer

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Saja KarajaFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syria.
Ayham QatzaFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syria.
Mulham AlkassemFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syria.
Ahmed AldollyFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syria.
Ahmed Sheikh SobehFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syria.
Mai HalloumFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syria.
Amer Al TawekjiHama National Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Hama, Syria.
Wardan Almir TamerFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syria.

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Abstract

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon infection typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus, predominantly affecting older adults with risk factors such as advanced age, comorbidities, and prior surgical interventions. This report details a case involving a 14-year-old male presenting with acute lumbar pain, lower limb weakness, urinary retention, and skin pustules. The patient had no history of immunologic diseases, diabetes, or drug use. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with gadolinium demonstrated a peripheral fluid signal surrounding the thoracic spinal cord, consistent with an epidural abscess from T9-T12 to L1, causing spinal cord compression. Cultures from the abscess and skin pustules identified Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis). The patient underwent surgical drainage and remained stable postoperatively. This case highlights an unusual SEA presentation in an adolescent without typical risk factors, emphasizing the importance of considering atypical pathogens and further investigation into infection sources.

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Case reportSpinal epidural abscessSpinal infectionStaphylococcus epidermidis

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