Spontaneous Cervical Epidural Hematoma Causing Brown-Sequard Syndrome
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Spontaneous cervical epidural hematoma causing Brown-Sequard syndrome: case report.
OBJECTIVE Spontaneously occurring epidural hematoma without any identified etiology is a rare phenomenon. These are often neurosurgical emergencies; therefore, prompt diagnosis and treatment are paramount. Because of the rarity of this condition, we illustrated its presentation, evaluation and management in this recent case. CASE A 63-year-old male presented to our emergency room with right-s...
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عنوان ژورنال: Korean Journal of Spine
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1738-2262,2093-6729
DOI: 10.14245/kjs.2012.9.3.297