Spontaneous spinal subdural hematoma: case report and review of the literature.
We report the case of a pediatric patient with a spontaneous spinal subdural hematoma that was not associated with a coagulation abnormality. Six cases have been reported previously. The patient improved after surgical drainage. The possible causes of this rare problem are discussed.
Calhoun
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Arkansas Medical Center, Little Rock.
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D000293:Adolescent; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003336:Tectum Mesencephali