Candida spondylodiscitis associatd with epidural abscess is rarely seen. We present a
patient with Hodgkin lymphoma who received chemotherapy and developed systemic
Candida infection, which was complicated by Candida spondylodiscitis and epidural
abscess.

Epidural abscess associated with candidal spondylodiscitis is rarely seen, particularly when
it involves the cervical and thoracic spine. We report two such cases that were successfully
managed with early surgical debridement, as well as medical therapy with intravenous
amphotericin followed by oral fluconazole. The literature related to candidal spinal infection
is reviewed, and a rational approach to the management of this uncommon condition is
proposed. A good outcome may generally be expected with early diagnosis as well as …