Cervical epidural hematoma: case report
Novak, V.; Stefanović, I.; Kostić, A.; Radisavljević, Mša.; Novak, M.; Jelenković, B.; Berilažić, L.
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo 142(9-10): 589-591
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0370-8179 PMID: 25518539 Document Number: 673958
Cervical epidural hematoma is a rare phenomenon in children. MRI scan of the cervical spine is the method of choice in establishing diagnosis and a quick evacuation of hematoma and de- compression. We present a case of 11-year-old boy whose lower extremities were paralysed after a trivial injury of the cervical spine which he sustained while playing. Seven days after the injury, severe clinical symptoms appeared, and MRI of the spine showed the presence of cervical epidural hematoma. Cervical epidural hematoma in children is very rare. Adequate neurological examination, di- agnostics and urgent surgical intervention are of paramount importance for accomplishing good results. Early and persistent rehabilitation are the condition for achieving maximal recovery.