Spinal epidural hematoma and ankylosing spondylitis.
Spinal epidural hematoma is an unusual condition requiring urgent neurosurgical intervention. Imaging plays an important role in the preoperative work-up. Although MR imaging is the examination of choice, a myelogram and CT myelogram are often performed in an emergency situation. The association with ankylosing spondylitis has been described and is considered a risk factor for developing a hematoma.
Van de Straete
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Department of Radiology, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium.
Demaerel
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Stockx
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Nuttin
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D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed