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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-7 | Issue-10
A Rare Cause of Spinal Cord Compression: Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma: A Case Report
SARA Dehbi*Zoubida Belhadj, Fatiha Amenzouy, Badr Boutakioute, Meriem Ouali Idrissi, Najat Cherif Idrissi Elganouni
Published: Oct. 30, 2019 |
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DOI: 10.36347/SJMCR.2019.v07i10.013
Pages: 635-637
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Abstract
Introduction: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a relatively rare but significant spinal condition. Urgent surgical evacuation of a hematoma is generally indicated to prevent serious permanent neurological deficits. Case presentation: We encountered one case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma associated to a paraplegia with absent reflexes of the lower extremities and a level of hypoesthesia below the D4 segment, that were treated successfully by surgical intervention. Conclusion: MR imaging plays an especially important diagnostic role. Neurologic status will likely continue to dictate management,