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Spinal epidural varices.

S Asamoto1, H Sugiyama, H Doi

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Ebara Hospital.

No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|October 27, 1999
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A rare case of spinal epidural varices caused sudden back pain in a teenager. Surgical resection provided a good outcome, highlighting this unusual vascular condition.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Spinal epidural varices are uncommon vascular malformations.
  • They can present with various symptoms, but isolated back pain is rare.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male presented with acute, severe back pain.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an epidural flow void suggestive of an angiopathy.
  • No neurological deficits were observed.

Findings:

  • Surgical exploration and resection identified a dilated epidural vein, not a vascular malformation.
  • Pathological examination confirmed a dilated vein without evidence of deformity.
  • The patient experienced complete pain relief post-surgery.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights spinal epidural varices as a potential cause of acute back pain in adolescents.
  • It underscores the importance of considering vascular anomalies in the differential diagnosis of spinal pain.
  • Further research may clarify the pathophysiology and optimal management of this rare condition.