[Spontaneous regression of an acute spinal subdural hematoma. MR imaging].
We report a case of acute spinal subdural hematoma which developed then regressed spontaneously. MR imaging contributed essential information for diagnosis and follow-up after conservative treatment. We made a short review of the literature and discuss the causes, pathogenesis, clinical presentation and usual treatment of acute spinal subdural hematoma. The differential diagnosis with the more frequent and extradural hematoma requiring immediate surgical evacuation is fundamental.
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Service de Radiologie 2, Hôpitaux Universitaires, Hôpital de Hautepierre, 67098 Strasbourg, France.
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Jacques
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Chassagnon
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D020199:Hematoma, Subdural, Acute / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009192:Myelography; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed