A Spontaneous Thoracic Spinal Epidural Hematoma Causing Hemiplegia and Back Pain

A Spontaneous Thoracic Spinal Epidural Hematoma Causing Hemiplegia and Back Pain

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) is an uncommon and emergency condition leading to spinal cord compression. Early diagnosis can be achieved by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography, but preferably MRI. Surgical decompression is urgent and can relieve neurologic deficits....

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Main Authors: Bedia Gülen, Tolga Turan Dündar, Ertan Sönmez, Güleser Akpınar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2016-12-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Spinal epidural hematoma
back pain
hypoesthesia
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