{"id":"307cd6f4-578b-4061-bfe7-9115ffc423a2","slug":"spontaneous-spinal-epidural-hematoma-related-to-amphetamine-abuse-a-case-report","title":"Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma related to amphetamine abuse: A case report","authors":["Sami Obaid","Lior M. Elkaim","Charles Gariepy","Harrison J. Westwick","Sung-Joo Yuh","Daniel Shedid"],"abstract":"Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare condition that is typically associated with hypertension, the use of antithrombotic or sympathomimetic drugs. Here, we report a case of SSEH attributed to the use of amphetamines. Case Description: A 27-year-old amphetamine user presented with the sudden onset of paraplegia (Frankel A) following amphetamine use. An MRI revealed C7–T2 spinal cord compression due to an epidural hematoma. Following a negative angiogram, the SSEH was removed, and the patient markedly recovered. Notably, by exclusion, the etiology for the SSEH was attributed to the use of amphetamines. Conclusion: Here, we demonstrate the case of a 27-year-old male who presented paraplegic due to an acute C7– T2 SSEH secondary to amphetamine abuse.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/307cd6f4-578b-4061-bfe7-9115ffc423a2/featured/hero-1781561655652.png","publishDate":"2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_1114_2021","categories":["Spine","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/11376/SNI-13-35.pdf"}