Spinal subarachnoid hematoma after lumbar puncture producing acute thoracic myelopathy: case report.
A case of subarachnoid hematoma after a difficult lumbar puncture and anticoagulation is presented. Subarachnoid adhesions preventing the free flow of spinal fluid at the T-6 level served to limit the cranial progression of the hemorrhage and produced a transverse myelopathy at that level. The underlying pathology, clinical course, and myelographic findings are reviewed. Pertinent literature is presented.
D001416:Back Pain / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013909:Thorax