Epidural infectious cyst

Description

A condition of the epidural space, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic source. This condition is characterised by a membranous sac that may be filled with gas, fluid, or semi solid material within the epidural space. This condition may present with neurological deficits.

Index terms

Epidural infectious cyst
Parasitic epidural cyst

Exclusions from above levels

NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

1D05.1 – Subdural infectious cyst
1D05.Y – Other specified infectious cysts of the central nervous system
1D05.Z – Infectious cysts of the central nervous system, unspecified

Foundation entity

Epidural infectious cyst – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/35402215

Part of: 1D05: Infectious cysts of the central nervous system › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases