Acute subdural hematoma as a complication of diagnostic lumbar puncture: case report

[摘要] Background Intracranial hemorrhagic complications are unusual after diagnostic lumbar puncture. Case report A diagnostic lumbar puncture was performed in a 55 year-old male for acute bacterial meningitis workup. Immediately after the procedure he developed intense headache and a head Computed Tomography (CT) was done which identified an acute subdural fluid collection. No surgical management was offered and conservative medical follow-up was indicated. Conclusion The occurrence of a headache with red flags after a lumbar puncture may suggest the possibility of an acute subdural hematoma.

[学科分类] 精神健康和精神病学

[关键词] complications;subdural hemorrhage;intracranial hematoma;lumbar puncture