Abstract
Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is anextremely rare entity with incidence rate of 0.1 per 100,000 per year and causes sudden onset of neurological deficit in patient in post-partum period with no preceding underlying cause or intra partum cause resulting in spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma. We present a case of sudden onset paraplegia in post-partum period with on investigation shows epidural hematoma in dorsolumbar region with adjacent myelopathic changes. MRI is the investigation of choice to diagnose and to see the extent of lesion and help in planning further management of patient. Our patient went surgical removal of hematoma and in post operated period showed rapid reversal of neurological symptoms.
Keywords: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma, SSEH, post-partum paraplegia, sudden onset paraplegia
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v3i12.36
