Epidural Hematoma Related with Low-Dose Aspirin : Complete Recovery without Surgical Treatment.
10.3340/jkns.2012.51.5.308
- Author:
Kyoung Tae KIM
1
;
Dae Chul CHO
;
Suk Won AHN
;
Suk Hyung KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aspirin;
Spinal epidural hematoma;
Medical management
- MeSH:
Aspirin;
Central Nervous System;
Hematoma;
Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal;
Skin
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2012;51(5):308-311
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hemorrhagic complications associated with aspirin use occur primarily at skin or gastrointestinal sites but can occasionally occur in the central nervous system. In particular, spontaneous spinal epidural hemorrhage (SSEH) associated with aspirin is very rare. We report a case of low-dose (100 mg daily) aspirin-related SSEH that was successfully treated with medical management. Our case indicates that low-dose aspirin could induce SSEH and that conservative treatment with close observation and repeated imaging studies should be considered in cases with neurological improvement or mild deficits.
