Kim DM, Kim SW. Destruction of the C2 Body due to Cervical Actinomycosis: Connection between Spinal Epidural Abscess and Retropharyngeal Abscess.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF SPINE 2017;
14:20-22. [PMID:
28407707 PMCID:
PMC5402858 DOI:
10.14245/kjs.2017.14.1.20]
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Abstract
Human actinomycosis with involvement of the spine is a rare condition, with only a limited number of case reports published. To the best of our knowledge, no cases have been reported of epidural abscess causing destruction of the C2 body, bringing about a direct connection between spinal epidural and retropharyngeal abscesses. Here, we present such a case that occurred after acupuncture, and we review the relevant literature.
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