Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Following Pilates
Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Following Pilates
The most common cause of SIH is a spontaneous spinal CSF leak and MRI findings in these patients include pachymeningeal enhancement, downward displacement of the brain and subdural hematomas. This case highlights the need for increased awareness and early recognition of SIH in order to prevent unnecessary investigations and delay in treatment. Most importantly, this case raises the possibility of pilates being a risk factor for the development of a spontaneous CSF leak.
Conclusions
The most common cause of SIH is a spontaneous spinal CSF leak and MRI findings in these patients include pachymeningeal enhancement, downward displacement of the brain and subdural hematomas. This case highlights the need for increased awareness and early recognition of SIH in order to prevent unnecessary investigations and delay in treatment. Most importantly, this case raises the possibility of pilates being a risk factor for the development of a spontaneous CSF leak.
