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American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol 14, Issue 2 365-366, Copyright © 1993 by American Society of Neuroradiology

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Spinal epidural hematoma with subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by acupuncture

JR Keane, J Ahmadi and P Gruen
Department of Neurology, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center.

Unintentional acupuncture needling of the thoracic spinal canal produced a spinal epidural hematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage. This case demonstrates that patients are sometimes reluctant to disclose folk medical treatments to Western physicians, and the proper diagnosis may depend upon the prowess of the neuroradiologist.


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