title: [Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma. Apropos of 2 new cases].
abstract: The authors report on two cases of spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas. The clinical and radiological (CT, MRI) features as well as the pathogenesis of this rare disease are discussed in comparison with the literature. The authors emphasize the necessity for early diagnosis and treatment as the condition can compromise the functional and even vital prognosis of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Service de Neuro-chirurgie, CHU de Nancy.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yettou
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vinikoff
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Marchal
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Auque
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: L'hématome épidural rachidien spontané. A propos de 2 nouvelles observations.