Posterior Epidural Herniation of a Lumbar Disk Fragment at L2–3 That Mimicked an Epidural Hematoma
Korean Journal of Spine
;
: 115-117, 2017.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-187202
ABSTRACT
Lumbar disk herniation is common. Because of the posterior longitudinal ligament, migration usually occurs into the ventral epidural space. Rarely, fragments migrate into the dorsal epidural space. A 57-year-old man presented with lower back pain and weakness on right hip flexion and right knee flexion. He had lower back pain 1 day previously and received a transforaminal epidural block at a local hospital. The next day, he reported weakness of the right lower extremity. Lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging revealed a dorsal epidural lesion with compression of the thecal sac at L2–3. Initial differential diagnoses included epidural hematoma after the block, neoplasm, and a sequestrated disk. Posterior lumbar decompression was performed. The lesion was identified intraoperatively as a large herniated disk fragment. Posterior epidural herniation of a lumbar disk fragment is rare and may be difficult to diagnose preoperatively. It may present as a variety of clinical scenarios and, as in this case, may mimic epidural hematoma.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Rachis
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Imagerie par résonance magnétique
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Lombalgie
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Ligaments longitudinaux
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Membre inférieur
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Décompression
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Diagnostic différentiel
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Espace épidural
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Hématome
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Hanche
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Spine
Année:
2017
Type:
Article
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