[A case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma].
A 14-month-old girl with spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma and complete postoperative recovery was described. MRI proved to be a sensitive tool in identifying the nature and extent of this lesion. A review of literature was made with particular emphasis on the pediatric age group.
Department of Pediatrics, Yotsukaichi Municipal Hospital Yotsukaichi Mie.
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D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007796:Laminectomy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011379:Prognosis; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000473:pathology