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Extra dural hematoma following a high voltage electrocution accident: A case report
Marouane Makhchoune1, Othman Benhayoun2, Abdelkouddous Laaidi2
1Neurosurgery Department, University Hospital Center IBN ROCHD, 1, Rue des Hôpitaux, Casablanca, Morocco.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|December 24, 2021
Summary
Electrocution accidents can cause severe injuries, including rare brain complications. This case report details an unusual instance of extradural hematoma following an electrical injury, highlighting a poorly understood pathophysiological mechanism.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Traumatology
- Forensic Medicine
Background:
- Electrocution accidents are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
- Clinical manifestations typically involve skin burns, but systemic effects can occur.
- Cerebral manifestations of electrocution are infrequently reported in medical literature.
Observation:
- This paper presents a unique case of an electrocution accident.
- The patient presented with an extradural hematoma, a rare neurological complication.
- No similar cases of extradural hematoma secondary to electrocution have been previously documented.
Findings:
- The case highlights the potential for severe, unexpected neurological sequelae from electrical injuries.
- The pathophysiological mechanisms linking electrocution to extradural hematoma formation remain unclear.
- This presentation challenges existing understanding of electrical injury's impact on the central nervous system.
Implications:
- Further research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiology of extradural hematoma formation after electrocution.
- This case underscores the importance of considering diverse neurological complications in patients with electrical injuries.
- Enhanced diagnostic and treatment protocols may be required for managing such rare presentations.
