HEMATOMA OF LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM CAUSE TO DROP FOOT
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Case Report
VOLUME: 29 ISSUE: 1
P: 49 - 52
January 2018

HEMATOMA OF LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM CAUSE TO DROP FOOT

J Turk Spinal Surg 2018;29(1):49-52
1. Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Ankara.
2. Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Patoloji Anabilim Dalı, Ankara.
3. Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Radyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Ankara.
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Received Date: 03.09.2017
Accepted Date: 11.11.2017
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ABSTRACT

Ligamentum flavum hematoma is a very rare entity that can occur in any part of the spine. Etiology is still unclear while the minor trauma and ligamentum flavum degeneration are the potential suspects. Patients can present with either radiculopathy or myelopathy according to the location. MRI is the most important tool for the proper diagnosis. The differential diagnosis include juxtafacet cysts, disk herniation and spinal cord tumors. Treatment is usually surgical with favorable surgical outcomes. Ligamentum flavum hematoma should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of intraspinal cystic lesions that lead to neurological deficits.

Keywords:
Ligamentum flavum, hematoma, drop foot, intraspinal cyst