Table 3:
Imaging features associated with TB-versus-pyogenic anterior epidural space abscess
| M Tuberculosis (n = 6) | Pyogenic (n = 35) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anterior septum violated | 1 (16.7%) | 35 (100%) | <.001 |
| Location | .90 | ||
| Cervical | 0 | 5 (14.3%) | |
| Thoracic | 4 (66.7%) | 8 (22.9%) | |
| Lumbar | 1 (16.7%) | 19 (54.3%) | |
| Thoracolumbar | 1 (16.7%) | 1 (2.9%) | |
| Lumbosacral | 0 | 2 (5.7%) | |