J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1978 Jun;7(1):145-150.
Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma: Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Presbyterian Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
- The case of 17-year-old boy is presented, in whom back pain progressed to paraplegia. A spinal epidural hematoma was removed at surgery with complete recovery. No traumatic or febrile episode was obtainable. The importance of early diagnosis and early spinal decompression is stressed.
