# Intradural Abscess of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of an intradural spinal abscess in a patient who recently underwent spinal surgery.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in reporting a rare occurrence of an intradural abscess following a laminectomy for spinal stenosis.

## Key findings

- An intradural abscess was identified two days after a laminectomy in a 45-year-old male.
- The case highlights the possibility of post-surgical intradural infection despite the anatomical protection of the intradural space.

## Abstract

Spinal abscesses are normally confined to the epidural space. Due to the anatomical seclusion of the intradural space, it is rare for the infection to spread to the area or for the cause to be idiopathic, iatrogenic in nature, or due to another phenomenon. We report a case of a 45-year-old male who was found to have a rare intradural spinal abscess two days post-laminectomy for severe central canal stenosis.