Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma in a Patient With a Prosthetic Valve

Abstract

Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma (SSEH) is a rare spinal condition. Early surgical intervention is generally indicated to prevent serious permanent neurological deficits. We encountered a case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas associated with motor weakness that was treated successfully by surgical evacuation.

Keywords

• Spinal epidural hematoma
• Laminectomy
• Prosthetic valve
• Spinal cord injury