Although the epidural abscess was initially treated with antibiotic (cefozopran) for 5 days, he subsequently developed motor weakness, paresthesia and urinary retention.
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Back pain (83%, 10/12) was the most common clinical presentation, followed by paraparesis (50%, 6/12), radiating pain (33%, 4/12), and urinary retention (25%, 3/12).
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Spinal epidural abscess may cause these symptoms: Bowel or bladder incontinence Difficulty urinating (urinary retention) Fever and back pain Intracranial epidural abscess
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