Paraparesis Following Spinal Anesthesia in a Patient After Cesarean Section: A Rare Entity

Abstract

Paraparesis, as a complication after spinal anesthesia, is very rare. It may occur due to presence of undiagnosed spinal tumor
or spinal shock after lumbar puncture. We describe a 22-year-old mother who had cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and
developed paraparesis in postoperative period. She had history of facial palsy and hearing impairment for last 9 years. Magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) revealed spinal space-occupying lesion (extramedullary meningioma) at D-5/D-6 level. Careful
observation and examination in postoperative period after regional anesthesia is necessary for early diagnosis and management.