J Neurosurg Sci
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We report on two cases of cervical epidural abscess (CEA). Their clinical presentation included fever, neck pain and symptoms of neural compression, and the presence of epidural abscess was documented by surgery. ⋯ None of the other currently used imaging modalities could provide the same information alone. The role of these techniques in diagnosing this condition is discussed.
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An isolated oculomotor nerve palsy is very rarely the presenting sign of a pituitary adenoma. It may occur slowly due to mechanical compression or rapidly, secondary to pituitary apoplexy. ⋯ We report a case of a pituitary adenoma presenting with an isolated, partial oculomotor nerve palsy in the setting of apoplexy. The pathophysiology, prognostic factors and MRI findings of this entity are discussed.