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Intramedullary spinal cord abscess

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Intramedullary spinal cord abscess is a treatable cause of paraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging is an important diagnostic modality. Combination of antimicrobial therapy and surgical intervention can provide good results in patients with subacute presentation.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, 400 012, Mumbai

    S. B. Bavdekar (Associate Professor), N. Rao & J. R. Kamat

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Bavdekar, S.B., Rao, N. & Kamat, J.R. Intramedullary spinal cord abscess. Indian J Pediatr 64, 428–431 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02845220

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