title: Spontaneous epidural hematoma of the spine in pregnancy.
abstract: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas are uncommon. Progressive neurologic deficits that are associated with epidural hematomas can develop rapidly and require prompt treatment. We present a case of spontaneous epidural hematoma of the thoracic spine that complicated a term pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Research in Women's Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA. Ashley.case@obgyn.uab.edu
authors.forename: Ashley S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Case
authors.forename: Patrick S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Ramsey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D046748:Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology