Spontaneous posterior cervical epidural hematoma: A case report: Spontaneous posterior cervical epidural hematoma

Eyüp Çetin; Mehmet Edip Akyol; Özkan Arabacı; Onur Tutan; Harun Arslan

doi:10.28982/josam.7383

Authors

Eyüp Çetin Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Beykent University Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2045-6721
Mehmet Edip Akyol Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-0097
Özkan Arabacı Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-0097
Onur Tutan Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-0097
Harun Arslan Department of Radiology, Faculty Of Medicine, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2588-2540

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.7383

Keywords:

Posterior cervical, laminectomy, neck pain, spontaneous, rebleeding

Abstract

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare neurological emergency affecting the spinal cord. The etiology of SSEH is unknown, but it may occur due to using anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents, which are commonly used to treat vascular diseases. Because of its rarity and non-specific initial symptoms, early and accurate diagnosis can be difficult, potentially negatively impacting a patient's survival and quality of life. In this report, we present the case of a young male patient with SSEH who had no comorbidities, did not use anticoagulants, and presented with sudden-onset neck pain without predisposing factors. Regarding survival and prognosis, postoperative patient follow-up is equally important as prompt diagnosis and treatment of SSEH.

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