1D03.5 Spinal cord abscess

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

A condition of the spinal cord, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material within the spinal cord. This condition may present with fever, back pain, and neurological deficits. Transmission is through haematogenous spread of the infectious agent.

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synonyms

• Spinal cord abscess
• Abscess of spinal cord
• paraspinal abscess
• spinal cord abscess and infection
• subarachnoid abscess of spinal cord
• pyogenic embolism of spinal cord
• embolic abscess of spinal cord
• Bacterial spinal cord abscess
• Fungal spinal cord abscess

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