Spontaneous Subdural Hematoma at Thoracolumbar spine: A Case Report.
10.4184/jkss.2009.16.1.50
- Author:
Jun Ho BAEK
1
;
Su Min SON
;
Sung Jung KIM
;
Young Woo KIM
;
Woo Chang JANG
;
Jung Hyun JO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, GoodMorning Hospital, Ulsan, Korea. mh9655@dreamwiz.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spontaneous subdural hematoma;
Spinal tap;
Conservative manner
- MeSH:
Antihypertensive Agents;
Blood Pressure;
Decompression;
Female;
Hematoma;
Hematoma, Subdural;
Humans;
Low Back Pain;
Rare Diseases;
Spinal Puncture
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2009;16(1):50-53
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 63 year-old female was brought to our hospital with severe lower back pain. She received antihypertensive drugs for 2 years but her blood pressure was normal upon arrival. She could not stand up or even walk. The MRI showed a subdural hematoma at the thoracolumbar region, which was extremely rare. The treatment applied was decompression through a spinal tap without surgery. After this, her pain subsided considerably. Two weeks later, MRI confirmed that there was no hematoma in the same region. She was discharged and has enjoyed her daily activities free of pain. A spontaneous subdural hematoma is an extremely rare disease. The condition was treated successfully in a conservative manner.
