Chronic spinal epidural hematoma in hemophilia A in a child

Pediatr Radiol. 1983;13(4):241-3. doi: 10.1007/BF00973167.

Abstract

A case of chronic spinal epidural hematoma in a thirteen-year-old male, subsequently found to have hemophilia A is reported. Following myelography, surgery was undertaken with clotting factor replacement with relief of cord compression. The patient made an uneventful recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Chronic Disease
  • Factor VIII / analysis
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / etiology
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / surgery
  • Hemophilia A / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Factor VIII