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A rare, high cervical traumatic spinal subdural hematoma.

Moncef Berhouma1, Nouman Al Dahak, Rostom Messerer

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Traumatic spinal subdural hematomas (SSDH) are rare, often linked to various conditions. This case highlights a C1 focal SSDH from trauma, successfully treated with surgery, offering insights into presentation and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Spinal subdural hematomas (SSDH) are uncommon lesions associated with diverse medical conditions.
  • Traumatic causes of SSDH are exceptionally rare, making them diagnostically challenging.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old female presented with a rare focal traumatic SSDH at the C1 level.
  • The hematoma caused significant bulbomedullary compression, necessitating urgent intervention.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention led to a successful outcome for the patient.
  • A literature review identified 26 additional cases of traumatic SSDH, aiding in understanding presentation and imaging.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the understanding of traumatic SSDH pathogenesis, clinical features, and imaging characteristics.
  • Effective surgical management strategies for traumatic SSDH can be refined based on reported cases.