title: Spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma in a youngster.
abstract: The case of an 8-year-old boy with spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma and complete post-operative recovery is described. A review of the literature with particular emphasis on the paediatric age-group is given. The clinical presentation and aetiology are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery