Traumatic Retroclival Epidural Hematoma
Pediatric Emergency Care, cilt.35, sa.10, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 10
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001756
- Dergi Adı: Pediatric Emergency Care
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: cervical trauma, clivus, retroclival epidural hematoma
- İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Retroclival epidural hematomas are particularly rare conditions that are frequently the result of high-energy, hyperflexion-hyperextension injuries in pediatric patients. We present the case of a 7-year-old previously healthy girl with traumatic retroclival epidural hematoma after a fall from a swing. She presented with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 with severe neck pain and limitation of cervical movements in all directions. Radiological examination revealed retroclival epidural hematoma, and the patient was managed conservatively with good recovery. Although conservative management leads to good recovery in most cases, retroclival epidural hematomas should always be kept in mind regardless of the severity of trauma.