ICD-11 code : 1D03.4;
Preferred Label : Intraspinal epidural abscess;
ICD-11 definition : A condition of the epidural space, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral,
fungal, or parasitic source. This condition is characterized by a focal accumulation
of purulent material within the epidural space. This condition presents with symptoms
depending on the location of the abscess. Transmission is through haematogenous spread
of the infectious agent commonly from a cutaneous or mucosal source.;
ICD-11 synonym : spinal epidural abscess; epidural embolic abscess of spinal cord; epidural embolic abscess of spinal cord, any part; epidural abscess; epidural abscess of spinal cord;
Origin ID : 1299705786;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A condition of the epidural space, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral,
fungal, or parasitic source. This condition is characterized by a focal accumulation
of purulent material within the epidural space. This condition presents with symptoms
depending on the location of the abscess. Transmission is through haematogenous spread
of the infectious agent commonly from a cutaneous or mucosal source.
