Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma related to amphetamine abuse: A case report.

BACKGROUND

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare condition that is typically associated with hypertension, the use of antithrombotic or sympathomimetic drugs. Here, we report a case of SSEH attributed to the use of amphetamines.

CASE DESCRIPTION: A 27-year-old amphetamine user presented with the sudden onset of paraplegia (Frankel A) following amphetamine use. An MRI revealed C7-T2 spinal cord compression due to an epidural hematoma. Following a negative angiogram, the SSEH was removed, and the patient markedly recovered. Notably, by exclusion, the etiology for the SSEH was attributed to the use of amphetamines.

CONCLUSION

Here, we demonstrate the case of a 27-year-old male who presented paraplegic due to an acute C7- T2 SSEH secondary to amphetamine abuse.