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Subdural empyema with extension to vertebral canal secondary to salmonellosis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Authors :
Sastre, C. Alvarez
Villarejo, F.
Robledillo, J. López
Martin-Gamero, Pascual A.
Díaz, C. Pérez
Source :
Child's Nervous System; 20021001, Vol. 18 p528-531, 4p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Case report. A case of supratentorial subdural empyema extending to the superior subdural cervical space in a 14-year-old patient with systemic lupus erythematosus is presented. The presumed etiology of the empyema was an intestinal nontyphoidal salmonella infection. Discussion. We review the neurological and neurosurgical complications in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02567040 and 14330350
Volume :
18
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Child's Nervous System
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs3821823
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-002-0618-8