Neurological Disorders

Subdural Hematoma Revealing Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: Diagnosis and Management. A Report of Four Cases

Abstract

Mounir Ben Ismail

The subdural hematoma (SDH) could be a serious complication of the spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) that is a rare but well-known entity. We reported four illustrative cases of subdural hematomas revealing SIH. Three women and a man with mean age of 58.5 years. In three cases we noted sudden headaches, progressive and postural in one. CT scan has diagnosed the subdural hematomas that were thin and bilateral in three cases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis of associated SIH. None has undergone an invasive exploration. Two patients were operated for clinical worsening. All of our patients were treated by epidural lumbar blood patch with very good outcome. author highlights the strategy of diagnosis and management of this underestimated pathology by showing different practical situations.