Asymptomatic spinal cord neoplasm detected during induction of spinal anesthesia

作者：Armstrong P A; Polley L S^*

来源：International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 2010, 19(1): 91-93.

DOI：10.1016/j.ijoa.2009.02.015

• Ependymoma
• Spinal cord neoplasm
• Spinal anesthesia

We report a case of an asymptomatic spinal cord neoplasm detected during the placement of a 25-gauge Whitacre spinal needle for spinal anesthesia before elective cesarean delivery. Subarachnoid blood was repeatedly aspirated during otherwise uncomplicated induction of spinal anesthesia. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a spinal cord ependymoma in the lumbar spine. Asymptomatic spinal cord neoplasms and ependymomas are reviewed. Central nervous System pathology should be considered in the presence of persistent subarachnoid blood.

• 出版日期2010-1