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  • Title: Traumatic spinal epidural hematoma-unusual cause of torticollis in a child.
    Author: Soundappan SV, Darwish B, Chaseling R.
    Journal: Pediatr Emerg Care; 2005 Dec; 21(12):847-9. PubMed ID: 16340762.
    Abstract:
    Traumatic spinal epidural hematoma is rare in children. The presentation could be nonspecific, leading to a delay in diagnosis. We present an infant who sustained an epidural hematoma after a "trivial" injury. The delay in diagnosis led to minor neurological deficit at 6-week follow-up. Irritability and torticollis after a neck trauma in an afebrile child should alert to the possibility of spinal cord compression. Early imaging and early decompression will minimize morbidity.
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