Acute spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma with temporary resolution.
A case of acute spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma is presented which underwent resolution of symptoms and signs before relapsing again hours later. Cases of spontaneous remission of this condition have been reported but not subsequent relapse. Conservative management of apparently resolving cases may therefore be inappropriate.
Davies
K G
KG
Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.
Weeks
R D
RD
D000208:Acute Disease; D004824:Epidural Space; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*