title: Spinal subarachnoid hematoma of spontaneous origin and complicating anticoagulation. Report of four cases and review of the literature.
abstract: Four cases of spinal subarachnoid hematoma are reported and three cases from the literature reviewed. Clinical presentation is characterized by a combination of back pain and meningismus and progressive compression of the spinal cord. Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis are discussed. Information obtained from myelography was limited, and two patients underwent operation without it. Prognosis for functional recovery is poor unless decompression is performed at an early stage.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants