Cervical epidural hematoma: Case report

• Main Authors: Novak Vesna, Stefanović Ivan, Kostić Aleksandar, Radisavljević Miša, Novak Martin, Jelenković Boban, Berilažić Luka
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Serbian Medical Society 2014-01-01
• Series: Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
• Subjects: epidural haematoma; cervical spine; paraplegia
• Online Access: http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2014/0370-81791410589N.pdf

Introduction. Cervical epidural hematoma is a rare phenomenon in children. MRI scan of the cervical spine is the method of choice in establishing diagnosis and a quick evacuation of hematoma and decompression. Case Outline. We present a case of 11-year-old boy whose lower extremities were paralysed after a trivial injury of the cervical spine which he sustained while playing. Seven days after the injury, severe clinical symptoms appeared, and MRI of the spine showed the presence of cervical epidural hematoma. Conclusion. Cervical epidural hematoma in children is very rare. Adequate neurological examination, diagnostics and urgent surgical intervention are of paramount importance for accomplishing good results. Early and persistent rehabilitation are the condition for achieving maximal recovery.