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Academia Mexicana de Neurología, A.C.

2008, Number 5

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Rev Mex Neuroci 2008; 9 (5)

Spontaneus epidural hematoma, about a case

Ávila RJ, Aguilar LR, Ulibarri VM

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 406-408
PDF size: 96.30 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Spinal epidural hematoma is a rare disease entity in Neurosurgical practice. It presents as an acute root and/or spinal cord compression and usually requires emergent surgical treatment. Clinical case: We report one case of spontaneous thoracolumbar epidural hematoma. Clinical presentation characterized by acute radicular pain followed by a cord compression syndrome. MR disclosed a spinal epidural hematoma from T10 to L2, a laminectomy with clot removal was performed. Patient recover uneventfully.


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