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Intrathecal hematoma and arachnoiditis mimicking bacterial meningitis after an epidural blood patch
Highlights • Arachnoiditis may occur after an epidural blood patch. • It should be suspected if neurological signs appear after epidural blood patch. • Arachnoiditis may be misdiagnosed as meningitis due to similar symptoms. • The blood clot in the dural sac can be seen on a lumbar MRI.
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Published in: | International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2017-11, Vol.32, p.77-81 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Highlights • Arachnoiditis may occur after an epidural blood patch. • It should be suspected if neurological signs appear after epidural blood patch. • Arachnoiditis may be misdiagnosed as meningitis due to similar symptoms. • The blood clot in the dural sac can be seen on a lumbar MRI. |
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ISSN: | 0959-289X 1532-3374 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijoa.2017.05.007 |