Extradural lymphoma presenting as an acute surgical emergency.
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.
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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