Chronic spontaneous cervicothoracic epidural hematoma in an 8-month-old infant
Annals of Saudi Medicine. 2011; 31 (3): 301-304
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ABSTRACT
Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is an uncommon cause of cord compression in children, especially in infants. An 8-month-old infant was admitted to our hospital for a 40-day history of paraparesis in the lower extremities. This rapidly progressed to paraparesis with an inability to move the lower extremities. MRI of the cervicothoracic spine revealed an epidural mass with compression of the spinal cord. The infant underwent C7-T3 total laminectomies. The pathology and postoperative MRI confirmed spinal epidural hematoma from a vascular malformation. We present the case to highlight the significance of recognizing this chronic spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma and discuss the diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Vértebras Torácicas
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Vértebras Cervicales
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Paraparesia
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Hematoma Espinal Epidural
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Laminectomía
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Humanos
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Lactante
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Ann. Saudi Med.
Año:
2011
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