MR imaging of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma

H Shima; K Ohashi; Y Hoshikawa; H Ashida

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MR imaging of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma

H Shima, K Ohashi, Y Hoshikawa and H Ashida

Nihon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai zasshi. Nippon acta radiologica, Vol.57(4), pp.165-169

03/1997

PMID: 9125871

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Abstract

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is a rare entity. Sudden onset of nuchal or back pain is a common presentation. Clinical diagnosis is often difficult because of its non-specific symptomatology. Irreversible neurological deficits of spinal cord may result, due to delay in initiating proper treatment. We present two cases of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma, one in the cervical and the other in the thoracic spine. MR imaging was helpful to confirm the diagnosis and for pre-surgical planning. Both patients were treated surgically and the MR findings confirmed. MR imaging accurately localized and characterized the epidural lesions. We stress that MR imaging is a valuable examination for the diagnosis of spinal epidural hematoma.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial - diagnosis

Spinal Cord - pathology

Humans

Adolescent

Adult

Female

Male

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Title: Subtitle: MR imaging of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma
Creators: H Shima - Department of Radiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine
K Ohashi
Y Hoshikawa
H Ashida
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Nihon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai zasshi. Nippon acta radiologica, Vol.57(4), pp.165-169
Publisher: Japan
PMID: 9125871
ISSN: 0048-0428
Language: Japanese
Date published: 03/1997
Academic Unit: Radiology
Record Identifier: 9984051549402771

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