Non-traumatic epidural hematoma in Sickle Cell Disease; Case report and role of Neurosurgical intervention

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Sickle cell, Epidural hematoma, Tanzania, Non traumatic

Abstract

A 9-year-old male known to have Sickle-Cell Disease, presented with a headache, projectile vomiting, blurry vision, and one-sided weakness for seven days, without any history of trauma or assault prior. CT scan showed left temporal parietal epidural hematoma with significant mass effect, ventricles effacement and midline shift. Diagnosed with spontaneous epidural hematoma and underwent emergency craniotomy for hematoma evacuation. This case report discusses a rare case of spontaneous epidural hematoma in a child less than 10 years of age and role of early surgical intervention for better clinical outcomes.

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Jofrey Amos Segeza, Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Passionate young doctor, skilled in patient care, knowledge dissemination, and innovative service delivery, leverages diverse experiences in clinical work, science writing, leadership, creative media, and community work to bridge the gap between medical knowledge, affordability, and access. Through digital creativity and engaging communication, I strive to empower individuals with readily attainable health information and cultivate awareness concerning medical options, aiming to make quality healthcare a universally understood and attainable right.

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29-07-2024

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Segeza JA, Gama M. Non-traumatic epidural hematoma in Sickle Cell Disease; Case report and role of Neurosurgical intervention. EAJNS [Internet]. 2024 Jul. 29 [cited 2024 Dec. 30];3(2):76-80. Available from: https://theeajns.org/index.php/eajns/article/view/234

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024)

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