Paraplegia Caused by an Epidural Hematoma in a Patient With Unrecognized Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Following an Epidural Steroid Injection

Abstract

Epidural steroid therapy is a commonly used conservative therapy; however, complications could develop in patients without any risk factors. Clinicians who plan an epidural steroid injection must perform a rigorous evaluation through a detailed physical examination, simple laboratory tests, and history taking to prevent various risks associated with spinal cord compression.