{"id":"2a26a3c8-3a42-41ec-9bfa-1cc491b39498","slug":"spontaneous-cervical-epidural-hematoma-a-case-report-and-review-of-literature","title":"Spontaneous cervical epidural hematoma: A case report and review of literature","authors":["Mahmoud M. Taha","Ahmad M. Elsharkawy","Hassan A. Al Menshawy","Amr AlBakry"],"abstract":"Background: Spontaneous cervical epidural hematoma (SCEH) is an uncommon cause of acute spinal cord compression. This is a rare idiopathic condition that leads to acute onset of neurologic deficits, which if not diagnosed early can lead to catastrophic consequences. Case Description: Here, we report a 41-year-old male, diagnosed with SCEH, with a presenting chief complaint of cervical pain followed by progressive quadriparesis and urgency of micturition who was managed surgically, along with the review of literature. Conclusion: SCEH is a rare pathologic entity. Due to the high risk of poor neurological outcome without treatment, SCEH should be a diagnostic possibility when the presentation is even slightly suggestive. Prompt surgical evacuation of the hematoma and hemostasis leads to a favorable neurological outcome, whereas delay in treatment can be disastrous.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/2a26a3c8-3a42-41ec-9bfa-1cc491b39498/featured/hero-cropped-1781563674781.jpg","publishDate":"2019-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_543_2019","categories":["Spine","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/2a26a3c8-3a42-41ec-9bfa-1cc491b39498/pdf"}