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Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma mimicking acute coronary syndrome: A case report and literature review

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Early misdiagnosis of spinal epidural hematoma as acute coronary syndrome complicates treatment and outcomes.
Elevated troponin levels initially suggested acute coronary syndrome in a patient with SSEH symptoms.
Cervical magnetic resonance imaging revealed a subacute epidural hematoma, prompting urgent surgical intervention.
Timely diagnosis and proper imaging are crucial to avoid mismanagement in suspected cases of SSEH.

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Case report reveals misdiagnosis of SSEH as acute coronary syndrome, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

Yangı et al. (2025) studied this question.

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