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CT in thrombosed dilated posterior epidural vein.
European Journal of Radiology
|May 1, 1987
Summary
This study presents a rare case of thrombosis in an enlarged epidural vein, associated with lumbar spinal stenosis. The condition was visualized by computed tomography but only identified during surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Spinal stenosis can lead to venous engorgement.
- Epidural vein thrombosis is an uncommon complication.
Observation:
- A patient with lumbar spinal stenosis (1.5 spondylolisthesis) presented with an enlarged right posterior epidural vein.
- Computed tomography (CT) imaging showed the dilated vein and thrombosis.
Findings:
- The epidural vein thrombosis was not recognized preoperatively despite CT visualization.
- This represents a potentially novel radiological finding in spinal pathology.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of detailed radiological assessment in spinal stenosis.
- Suggests a need for increased awareness of rare venous complications in spinal surgery.
- Contributes to understanding the pathogenesis of epidural vein thrombosis in this context.