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Holocord intramedullary abscess

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Intramedullary spinal cord abscess secondary to dorsal dermal sinus is a rare entity and involvement of the entire length of spinal cord is even rarer. A thorough history with precise clinical localization, a high index of suspicion, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of spine and prompt surgical drainage with appropriate antibiotic therapy are key to the eventual outcome and prognosis.

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  1. Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India

    Vishal Kalia,  Vibhuti & Tanuj Aggarwal

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Kalia, V., Vibhuti & Aggarwal, T. Holocord intramedullary abscess. Indian J Pediatr 74, 589–591 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-007-0101-3

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