DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73777 ISSN: 2050-0904

Klebsiella pneumoniae Epidural Abscess Presenting as Tubercular Spondylodiscitis: A Diagnostic Pitfall in a Diabetic Patient From Nepal

Rohit Rawat, Shitanshu Dhakal, Shankar Poudel
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ABSTRACT

Klebsiella pneumoniae spinal epidural abscess is rare and can mimic tuberculous spondylodiscitis in endemic regions. We report a diabetic patient with pulmonary tuberculosis presenting with lumbar spondylodiscitis and epidural abscess. CT‐guided biopsy identified Klebsiella pneumoniae , with no evidence of tuberculosis. Ceftriaxone led to recovery, highlighting the importance of tissue‐based diagnosis.

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