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Juxtafacet cyst infection.
- Source :
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European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society [Eur Spine J] 2013 May; Vol. 22 Suppl 3, pp. S388-93. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Sep 21. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Purpose: In the realm of spinal surgery, infections have multiple etiologies and sites of origin. In this case series, we describe a juxtafacet cyst spinal infection that can often be missed or attributed to common symptomology of benign processes despite florid infection.<br />Methods: In rare instances, the juxtafacet cyst may become infected and require direct intervention. This case report attempts to describe the prodrome leading to such a diagnosis and two different ways to manage an infected facet cyst.<br />Results: Management of spinal infections varies due to the multiplicity of causes and location of infections. The juxtafacet cyst infection should remain a part of the differential diagnosis for low back pain as their presentation often mimics more common presenting complaints.<br />Conclusions: In our two patient presentations, both were diabetics and had remote histories of cancer that necessitated chemotherapy or radiation therapy. They also seemingly had de novo onset of infected juxtafacet cyst. The variety of causes and presentations of spinal infections should heighten the astute surgeon to be suspicious of these entities and thus intervene early with appropriate management.
- Subjects :
- Aged, 80 and over
Breast Neoplasms epidemiology
Comorbidity
Coronary Artery Disease epidemiology
Cysts pathology
Cysts surgery
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 epidemiology
Epidural Abscess
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Urinary Tract Infections epidemiology
Uterine Neoplasms epidemiology
Zygapophyseal Joint pathology
Zygapophyseal Joint surgery
Cysts microbiology
Low Back Pain microbiology
Staphylococcal Infections complications
Zygapophyseal Joint microbiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1432-0932
- Volume :
- 22 Suppl 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22996596
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2503-9