Kalia, Vishal,Aggarwal, Tanuj2007-06-282009-05-302007-06-282009-05-302007-06-28Kalia V, , Aggarwal T. Holocord intramedullary abscess. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2007 Jun; 74(6): 589-91http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/79805Intramedullary spinal cord abscess secondary to dorsal dermal sinus is a rare entity and involvement of the entire length of spinal cord is even rarer. A thorough history with precise clinical localization, a high index of suspicion, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of spine and prompt surgical drainage with appropriate antibiotic therapy are key to the eventual outcome and prognosis.engAbscess --diagnosisAnti-Bacterial Agents --therapeutic useCervical VertebraeCombined Modality TherapyDrainage --methodsFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantLaminectomy --methodsLumbar VertebraeMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleRare DiseasesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSpinal Cord Diseases --diagnosisThoracic VertebraeTreatment OutcomeCase Reports