Background: A spontaneous cervical epidural hematoma (SCEH) is a rare occurrence, with < 500 cases reported to date. Clinically, it usually presents with quadriparesis, but in extremely rare cases it can present with hemiparesis or hemiplegia, and can easily be misdiagnosed as stroke. The cervical epidural hematoma by itself is an urgent condition that requires a quick and accurate diagnosis and a prompt surgical treatment.
Case Report: We present a case where an SCEH mimicked the much more frequent condition of a stroke, and discuss the importance of diagnostics procedures that help differentiate SCEH from acute cerebral infarction. The patient's history of neck pain and spondylosis render this case more challenging. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS?: Considering that the emergency tissue plasminogen activator treatment for acute cerebral infarction can worsen the state of an SCEH patient, or even lead to permanent damage or death, it is of great importance to rapidly and accurately differentiate these two conditions.
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