Idiopathic Spontaneous Intramedullary Hemorrhage: A Report of a Rare Case of Repeated Intramedullary Hemorrhage with Unknown Etiology
Korean Journal of Spine
;
: 279-282, 2015.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-102553
ABSTRACT
A 48-year-old woman presented with acute voiding difficulty, numbness and weakness of both lower extremities. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed an intramedullary hemorrhagic mass that extended from T9 to T10. T8-T10 laminotomy and surgical removal of the hemorrhagic mass was performed. The pathological diagnosis was hematoma. Her neurological status remained the same after the operation. At 5 days post-operation, the patient suddenly became paraplegic, and MRI that was immediately performed revealed a recurrent intramedullary hemorrhage. Emergent surgical evacuation was performed. Again, histological examination showed only hematoma, without any evidence of abnormal vessels or a tumor. A postoperative MRI revealed no abnormal lesions other than those resulting from postoperative changes. At a 9-month follow up, the patient could walk a short distance with the aid of a walker. Because spontaneous intramedullary hemorrhage with unknown etiology is very rare, it is essential to perform a meticulous inspection of the hemorrhagic site to find the underlying cause. Repeated hemorrhage can occur; therefore, close observation of patients after surgery is important in cases without an apparent etiology. Urgent surgical evacuation is important to improve outcomes in these cases.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Spinal Cord
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Walkers
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Follow-Up Studies
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Spinal Cord Vascular Diseases
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Lower Extremity
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Diagnosis
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Hematoma
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Hemorrhage
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Hypesthesia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Spine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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