However, it is possible for the cyst to become infected with bacteria. If this happens, a pus-filled mass called an abscess can form. Symptoms of an abscessed Bartholin cyst include: Around 2% of ...

Fungal, bacterial, and acid-fast bacillus cultures from the epidural fluid were sent for analysis. She was started immediately on IV vancomycin 1 gram every 12 hours and IV piperacillin-tazobactam ...

Ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. These imaging studies are sometimes used by doctors to diagnose deeper abscesses and to visualize fistula tunnels. Proctosigmoidoscopy. This test involves inserting a ...

(2000), of the 738 patients with SEA, 35% presented with thoracic epidural abscess, 30% had lumbar or lumbosacral abscesses, and 19% had cervical epidural abscess. This finding may be attributed ...