Publications by authors named "Anne-Christine Stilmant"
Spinal Cord Compression Secondary to a Spontaneous Cervical Epidural Haematoma.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- An 86-year-old woman with chronic neck pain initially appeared to have an ischemic stroke, but further investigation revealed a compressive cervical hematoma instead.
- After undergoing cervical laminectomy and evacuation of the hematoma, she regained movement in her upper limbs, although weakness in her lower limbs continued a week later.
- The case highlights that spontaneous cervical hematomas can present like strokes, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for better outcomes.