Recurrent subdural hematoma caused by cerebrospinal fluid leakage. Case report

Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine
Junichi MizunoDaniel L Barrow

Abstract

The authors report a case of a recurrent subdural hematoma (SDH) that was caused by a persistent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak from an L1-2 fistula. A 34-year-old man experienced severe headaches due to SDH, and he underwent aspiration of subdural fluid four times due to recurrent collections. Further evaluation with computerized tomography (CT) myelography demonstrated extradural extravasation of contrast through an L1-2 fistula. The patient underwent an L1-2 laminectomy; a small dural defect with CSF leakage at the left nerve root sleeve was found and was repaired. Following the repair, the patient had no further recurrence of SDH. Recurrent SDH, caused by spontaneous CSF leakage through a lumbar CSF fistula, is extremely rare. In cases of recurrent SDH, radiographic workup with spinal CT myelography should be considered.

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