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Introducción y objetivos: La presencia de hemorragia medular es considerada como un factor de mal pronóstico evolutivo en el estudio de la lesión medular traumática (LMT). No obstante, se ha sugerido en trabajos publicados que el pronóstico de los sangrados de menor tamaño no es tan negativo. El objetivo del presente trabajo es valorar la evolución neurológica en individuos con hemorragia intraparenquimatosa en función del tamaño de la misma. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo. Recopilados los pacientes ingresados por LMT aguda con estudio de resonancia, que objetivase una hemorragia medular entre los años 2010 y 2018. Se establecieron 2 grupos en función del tamaño del sangrado: microhemorragias (menor de 4mm) y macrohemorragias (superior a 4mm). Se comparó la exploración neurológica al ingreso y al alta atendiendo al grado AIS y el índice motor (IM). Resultados: Recogidos 46 casos, 17 microhemorragias y 29 macrohemorragias. El 70,6% de las primeras eran AIS A mientras que entre las macrohemorragias el porcentaje era del 89,6%. Al momento del alta se apreció una mejoría del grado AIS en el 40,0% de las microhemorragias por un 4,0% de las macrohemorragias (p=0,008). El IM inicial fue muy similar, 45,2±22,2 en las microhemorragias y 40,9±20,4 en las mayores (p=0,459), pero al alta era superior en el primer grupo: 60,4±20,5 por 42,7±22,8 (p=0,033). Ocho pacientes (17,4%) fallecieron durante el ingreso. Conclusiones: Existe relación entre el tamaño de la hemorragia intraparenquimatosa y el pronóstico neurológico de la LMT, presentando una mejor evolución las hemorragias menores de 4mm.(AU)
Introduction and objectives: The presence of spinal cord hemorrhage is considered as a poor prognostic factor in traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). However, it has been suggested in published works that the prognosis of small hemorrhages is not so negative. The aim of this paper is to assess the neurological evolution in individuals with intraparenchymal hemorrhage according to its size. Material and methods: Retrospective observational study. Selected all the patients admitted for acute traumatic SCI between 2010 and 2018 with early magnetic resonance study and spinal cord hemorrhage. Two groups were established depending on the size of the bleeding: microhemorrhages (less than 4mm) and macrohemorrhages (greater than 4mm). The neurological examination at admission and discharge was compared according to the AIS grade and the motor score (MS). Results: Forty-six cases collected, 17 microhemorrhages and 29 macrohemorrhages. 70.6% of the microhemorrhages were AIS A while among macrohemorrhages the percentage was 89.6%. At the time of discharge, an improvement in the AIS grade was observed in 40.0% of the microhemorrhages compared to 4.0% of the macrohemorrhages (P=.008). Initial MS was similar, 45.2±22.2 in the microhemorrhages and 40.9±20.4 in the macrohemorrhages (P=.459), but at discharge it was higher in the first group: 60.4±20.5 for 42.7±22.8 (P=.033). Eight patients (17.4%) died during admission. Conclusions: There is a relationship between the size of the intraparenchymal hemorrhage and the neurological prognosis of SCI, with hemorrhages smaller than 4mm presenting a better evolution.(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Hemorragia do Tronco Encefálico Traumática , Hemorragia/classificação , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética , Prognóstico , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The presence of spinal cord hemorrhage is considered as a poor prognostic factor in traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). However, it has been suggested in published works that the prognosis of small hemorrhages is not so negative. The aim of this paper is to assess the neurological evolution in individuals with intraparenchymal hemorrhage according to its size. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective observational study. Selected all the patients admitted for acute traumatic SCI between 2010 and 2018 with early magnetic resonance study and spinal cord hemorrhage. Two groups were established depending on the size of the bleeding: microhemorrhages (less than 4mm) and macrohemorrhages (greater than 4mm). The neurological examination at admission and discharge was compared according to the AIS grade and the motor score (MS). RESULTS: Forty-six cases collected, 17 microhemorrhages and 29 macrohemorrhages. 70.6% of the microhemorrhages were AIS A while among macrohemorrhages the percentage was 89.6%. At the time of discharge, an improvement in the AIS grade was observed in 40.0% of the microhemorrhages compared to 4.0% of the macrohemorrhages (P=.008). Initial MS was similar, 45.2±22.2 in the microhemorrhages and 40.9±20.4 in the macrohemorrhages (P=.459), but at discharge it was higher in the first group: 60.4±20.5 for 42.7±22.8 (P=.033). Eight patients (17.4%) died during admission. CONCLUSIONS: There is a relationship between the size of the intraparenchymal hemorrhage and the neurological prognosis of SCI, with hemorrhages smaller than 4mm presenting a better evolution.
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Traumatismos da Medula Espinal , Humanos , Recuperação de Função Fisiológica , Traumatismos da Medula Espinal/complicações , Prognóstico , Estudos Retrospectivos , HemorragiaRESUMO
La discopatía lumbar con afectación de raíces lumbares L4 o L5 es una causa frecuente de consulta y, en casos severos, puede ser el origen de dolor neuropático en el miembro inferior y/o de un pie equino por compromiso de la musculatura dorsiflexora del pie. Sin embargo, la causa de esta clínica no siempre está en relación con la patología lumbar ni el sistema nervioso central, siendo vital su correcto diagnóstico diferencial. Este artículo presenta el caso de un paciente de 69 años con una neuropatía compresiva peronea secundaria a un ganglión, inicialmente interpretada como una radiculopatía L5. Este incorrecto enfoque supuso la sobremedicación del paciente, un mal control algésico, la realización de una discectomía L4-L5 innecesaria y una pobre evolución neurológica. Un enfoque diagnóstico correcto y un abordaje terapéutico precoz habrían supuesto una mayor mejoría clínica e incluso una recuperación neurológica completa del paciente. Por ello, este caso sirve para resaltar: a) el valor de la ecografía en neuropatías periféricas como herramienta diagnóstica y pronóstica y el de la ecografía en gangliones como arma diagnóstico-terapéutica; b) el uso de las pruebas diagnósticas como apoyo a una exploración física exhaustiva, y no como diagnóstico en sí mismas, y c) la importancia de la publicación de casos no positivos para optimizar recursos, evitar repetir errores, reducir el sesgo de publicación y facilitar el inicio de proyectos de investigación.(AU)
Lumbar disc disease with L4 or L5 lumbar root involvement is a common cause of medical attendance. In severe circumstances it can lead to neuropathic pain, weakness and foot drop. However, this clinical presentation is not always related with lumbar or central nervous system pathology, being the differential diagnosis of great importance. It is reported a case of 69-year-old patient with a peroneal nerve entrapment caused by an extraneural ganglion, misdiagnosed as a L5 radiculopathy. This incorrect approach entailed patient overmedication, poor pain control, an unnecessary L4-L5 discectomy, and a poor neurological outcome. In this case, an early diagnosis and therapeutic approach would have meant not only a greater clinical improvement and even a complete neurological recovery. Moreover, this case highlights: a) the value of ecography in peripheral neuropathies as a diagnostic and prognostic tool and ultrasounds in ganglions cyst as a diagnostic and therapeutic weapon; b) the use of diagnostic tests to support a thorough physical examination, not as a diagnosis themselves; and c) the importance of non-positive cases publication to optimize resources, avoid repeating mistakes, reduce publication bias and facilitate the start of research projects.(AU)
