2011
DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e3182045c2b
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Torticollis

Abstract: We describe the clinical presentation, radiographic findings, management, and outcome of nontraumatic spinal epidural hematoma in a 10-month-old male infant with severe hemophilia (<1% activity). This patient presented with torticollis, and the differential diagnosis included intramuscular hemorrhage, retropharyngeal abscess, muscle spasm, and epidural hematoma. A computed tomography scan revealed extensive spinal epidural hematoma from C1-L4. Because of prompt diagnosis, this infant was able to be managed con… Show more

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“…6 Spinal epidural hemorrhage secondary to severe hemophilia can present with torticollis. 10 The outcomes are variable, but spontaneous improvement is reported in almost half of the cases. 210…”
Section: Discussion and Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…6 Spinal epidural hemorrhage secondary to severe hemophilia can present with torticollis. 10 The outcomes are variable, but spontaneous improvement is reported in almost half of the cases. 210…”
Section: Discussion and Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…10 The outcomes are variable, but spontaneous improvement is reported in almost half of the cases. 210…”
Section: Discussion and Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%