Ligamentum flavum hematoma in the lumbar spine mimicking spinal tumor: A case report and review of the literature

Liagmentum flavum hematoma (LFH) is a rare cause of radiculopathy and low back pain, sharing similar symptomatology with disc herniation. It predominantly affects the lumbar thoracic spine. The underlying mechanism of LFH remains unclear; however, surgical removal of the hematoma has consistently de...

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Published inRadiology case reports Vol. 18; no. 9; pp. 3060 - 3064
Main Authors Sahri, Imad-eddine, Tlemcani, Zakaria Chandid, Abide, Zakaria, Obame, Fresnel Lutèce Ontsi, Ramdani, Hanae, Mohammed, Mohssani, Dokponou, Yao Christian Hugues, Elmi, Saad Moussa, Imbunhe, Napoleão, Akroud, Sofia El, Cherif, ElAsri Abad, Miloudi, Gazzaz
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.09.2023
Elsevier
Subjects
Case Report
Differential diagnosis
Ligamentum Flavum Hematoma
Lumbar
Ligamentum Flavum Hematoma
Case report
Differential diagnosis
Lumbar
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Summary:Liagmentum flavum hematoma (LFH) is a rare cause of radiculopathy and low back pain, sharing similar symptomatology with disc herniation. It predominantly affects the lumbar thoracic spine. The underlying mechanism of LFH remains unclear; however, surgical removal of the hematoma has consistently demonstrated excellent outcomes. The objective of this case report is to emphasize the significance of diagnosing LFH. We present a surgically confirmed lumbar LFH case that mimicked a lumbar tumor, highlighting the challenges encountered during diagnosis and subsequent management.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2023.05.073