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Concomitant cranial and lumbar subdural hematomas -case report-.

Kyongsong Kim1, Makoto Katsuno, Toyohiko Isu

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, Nippon Medical School, Inba-mura, Inba-gun, Chiba, Japan. kyongson@nms.ac.jp

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A young woman experienced simultaneous brain and spinal subdural hematomas (SDHs) after a snowboarding fall. Both hematomas resolved spontaneously without intervention, highlighting a rare but possible outcome.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Subdural hematomas (SDHs) are typically associated with the brain, but can occur simultaneously in the spine.
  • Concomitant intracranial and spinal SDHs are rare, with few cases reported, especially following trauma.

Observation:

  • A 24-year-old female snowboarder presented with headache and back pain after a fall.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed bilateral intracranial and spinal subdural hematomas.
  • The patient experienced symptom resolution and complete hematoma disappearance within 5 months without surgical or medical treatment.

Findings:

  • This case adds to the limited literature on simultaneous intracranial and spinal SDHs.
  • The exact mechanism remains unclear, but hematoma migration from the brain to the spine is a potential factor.
  • Low cerebrospinal fluid pressure syndrome and dual trauma may have contributed to the condition in this patient.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the possibility of spontaneous resolution for concomitant subdural hematomas.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of simultaneous intracranial and spinal SDH formation.
  • Understanding these mechanisms could inform diagnostic and treatment strategies for similar rare presentations.