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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2024

Paralysis of the lower limbs caused by spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma: A case report.

Tao Jia, Hexin Zhang, Qifang Zeng

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Tao JiaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Yueyang Hospital Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Yueyang 414000, Hunan Province, China.
Hexin ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Yueyang Hospital Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Yueyang 414000, Hunan Province, China.
Qifang ZengDepartment of Orthopaedics, Yueyang Hospital Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Yueyang 414000, Hunan Province, China. Electronic address: 1248502557@qq.com.

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Abstract

introduction and importanceSpontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare surgical emergency, often with acute onset, causing severe spinal cord injury. This report presents a case of SSEH treated by surgery to enhance understanding of this disease. CASE PRESENTATION: A 76-year-old male patient sought medical care for unexplained sudden chest and back pain and paralysis of both lower extremities. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the occupation of thoracolumbar spinal canal. The blood clot was completely removed by emergency surgery, and then the neurological function recovered. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is an uncommon disease, its acute onset, resulting in difficult to recover spinal cord injury, or even permanent paralysis. Therefore, early diagnosis and early operation are the key to the protection of neurological function.

conclusionsSurgical intervention is the first choice for treatment, especially in acute and subacute spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma. Once diagnosed, and there are no contraindications, it is recommended to remove and decompress the hematoma as soon as possible.

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Spinal cord injurySpontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH)

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PMCPMC10800758

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