Spinal subarachnoid hematoma following lumbar puncture in a patient without coagulopathy: a case report

Spinal subarachnoid hematoma (SSAH) following lumbar puncture (LP) in patients without coagulopathy is exceedingly rare, but can lead to severe neurologic complications, such as paraplegia. Although LP has been identified as a cause of SSAH in certain cases, its rarity underscores the need for a pro...

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Main Author: Kyung Ryeol Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kosin University College of Medicine 2025-06-01
Series:Kosin Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.kosinmedj.org/upload/pdf/kmj-25-110.pdf
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Summary:Spinal subarachnoid hematoma (SSAH) following lumbar puncture (LP) in patients without coagulopathy is exceedingly rare, but can lead to severe neurologic complications, such as paraplegia. Although LP has been identified as a cause of SSAH in certain cases, its rarity underscores the need for a prompt diagnosis. Here, we present the case of a young patient who developed SSAH after LP and presented with headache and back pain. The patient was diagnosed accurately and rapidly using magnetic resonance imaging and was successfully managed with conservative treatment.
ISSN:2005-9531
2586-7024