Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography of hyperacute spinal epidural hematoma.
The authors report a case of hyperacute spinal epidural hematoma, an uncommon condition, imaged by both magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. The relative specificity of these two imaging methods for this abnormality is discussed, and recommendations for emergent imaging in this setting are given.
Markus
J B
JB
Department of Radiology, Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, Ont.
Franchetto
A A
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Fairbrother
J
J
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed