Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2020; 8(11): 2318-2324
Published online Jun 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i11.2318
Pyogenic discitis with an epidural abscess after cervical analgesic discography: A case report
Bing Wu, Xin He, Bao-Gan Peng
Bing Wu, Bao-Gan Peng, Department of Spinal Surgery, the Third Medical Center, PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
Xin He, Department of Orthopedics, the First Hospital of Qiqihar, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang Province, China
Author contributions: Bing W, Xin H, and Peng BG wrote the manuscript; Bing W collected data for review; Bing W and Peng B treated patients; all authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Supported by Foundation of Capital Medical Development, Beijing, China, No. 2010026.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient.
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Corresponding author: Bao-Gan Peng, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Spinal Surgery, the Third Medical Center, PLA General Hospital, 69 Yongding Road, Beijing 100039, China. pengbaogan76611@163.com.
Received: February 21, 2020
Peer-review started: February 21, 2020
First decision: April 24, 2020
Revised: April 26, 2020
Accepted: May 14, 2020
Article in press: May 14, 2020
Published online: June 6, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: Discitis with epidural abscess is an infrequent complication after cervical discography, which may cause incalculable damage to patients. Therefore, rapid diagnosis and effective treatment are extremely significant.