Decompression of a spontaneous epidural abscess in a pregnant woman led to prompt recovery.
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Supports decompression for epidural abscess in pregnancy with mild deficit; single case leaves optimal management open.
A case of spontaneous epidural abscess occuring in a pregnant woman is reported. Some delay in diagnosis occurred. Decompression resulted in prompt recovery and improvement of a mild neurological deficit.
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