title: Extradural lymphoma presenting as an acute surgical emergency.
abstract: Extradural lymphoma can present as an acute neurosurgical emergency. The clinical presentation and radiological appearance may suggest epidural hematoma or meningioma. Lymphoma should be considered as a rare but possible diagnosis before operation. High resolution computed tomography using direct coronal imaging with and without contrast enhancement may aid in suggesting the correct preoperative diagnosis.
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Rabin
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Ramsey
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Vedanthum
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Foust
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rabin
mesh_terms: D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004630:Emergencies; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed