title: Subarachnoid pneumocephalus from epidural steroid injection.
abstract: We present a case of severe posterior headache and diplopia following an epidural steroid injection for lumbar pain.
authors.affiliation: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Neurology, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Jason S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Hawley
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Ney
authors.forename: Margaret M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Swanberg
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007268:Injections, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000209:etiology*; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013346:Subarachnoid Space
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids