Author/Authors :
Calderon-Miranda, Willem Guillermo Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico D.F, Mexico , Escobar Hernandez, Nidia Rafael Radiology Department - Hospital General Manuel GEA Gonzalez, Mexico D.F, Mexico , Moscote-Salazar, Luis Intensive Neuro-Care Organization. Bogota, Colombia
Abstract :
Background & Importance: Infections of the craniocervical junction are rare.
Case Presentation: We present a case of infection by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
mitis that was not previously reported.
Conclusion: Neurosurgeons must suspect for diagnosis and initiate broad antimicrobial therapy, including active agents
against gram-negative and then initiate a targeted therapy. The purpose of this report is to highlight the importance of
early diagnosis for a successful medical treatment.
Keywords :
Cervical spine abscess , Odontoid process , Epidural abscess , Spinal cord compression , Osteomyelitis
