epidural abscess

Term ID

DOID:11387

Synonyms

• abscess epidural

Definition

A central nervous system disease that is characterized by a collection of pus (infected material) between the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord and the bones of the skull or spine and is caused by infection in the area between the bones of the skull or spine, and the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001416.htm

References

• MESH:D020802
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:310671007
• UMLS_CUI:C0270629

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:11387 )