Vertebroplasty and delayed subdural cauda equina hematoma: Review of literature and case report

Figure 1 T2 weighed magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar tract of the spinal column on sagittal and axial planes. The images reveal the presence of a lesion located within the spinal channel at L2-L3. It is not possible to establish if it is located within the intradural or extradural space by the mere observation of the MRI. Note the needle trajectory inside the spinal channel at L1 on the right side.

Figure 2 T2 weighed magnetic resonance imaging of the L1 vertebra on axial plane. As the image show, the trajectory of the needle used to perform the vertebroplasty passes within the spinal channel on the left side.

Figure 3 Postoperative T2 weighed magnetic resonance imaging on sagittal and axial plane showing the proper execution of the bilateral laminectomy at L2 L3 as well as the removal of the intradural lesion.

Figure 4 Intraoperative image by microscope, showing the dura mater opened and the hematoma between the radiculae.

Figure 5 Intraoperative image by microscope, showing the complete removal of the hematoma.