Sciatica caused by spinal epidural abscess as the initial clinical presentation of colon cancer: a rare case report and review of literature

Sciatica caused by spinal epidural abscess as the initial clinical presentation of colon cancer: a rare case report and review of literature

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed forms of cancer, and it is associated with several common symptoms and signs such as rectal bleeding, altered bowel habits, abdominal pain, anemia, and unintentional weight loss. Sciatica, a debilitating condition in which...

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Main Authors: Kuan-Yu Lu, Wei-En Tung, Chang-Jung Chiang, Yueh-Ying Hsieh, Chia-Hsien Chen, Mei-Hui Lee, Min-Hsuan Yen, Po-Wen Lu, Lien-Chen Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Streptococcus gallolyticus
Spinal epidural abscess
Sciatica
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09159-6

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