Spinal subdural haematoma: a rare complication of lumbar puncture. Case report and review of the literature.
The Authors describe a case of spinal subdural haematoma presenting as a cyst. It ist noted that cerebrospinal fluid parameters were normal, in contrast to what is usually found in similar cases; furthermore, no sensorimotor impairment was seen. Histological examination showed an organised haematoma; that explains why CT scan was not diagnostic in this case. Haematoma is probably due to the rupture of a vein localised between the dura mater layers.
Spanu
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Department of Surgery, University of Pavia.
Berlanda
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Rodriguez y Baena
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D000328:Adult; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed