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

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

doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2025.02.051

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

Published in Radiology Case Reports • Mar 15, 2025

Authors:

Saja Karaja

Ayham Qatza

Mulham Alkassem

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 acut...

Subject

Medicine

Spinal epidural abscess

Staphylococcus epidermidis

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