title: Spontaneous cervical epidural hematoma during pregnancy: case report and literature review.
abstract: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) during pregnancy is rare and may result in permanent damage if not promptly treated. There were few studies discussing the etiology, presentation and treatment of SSEH during pregnancy. The authors describe a case of spontaneous cervical epidural hematoma during pregnancy, which was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and managed with surgical evacuation. A retrospective review of a case of spontaneous epidural hematoma of spine during pregnancy was performed. The clinical features, diagnoses, treatments and outcomes of all cases were analyzed. Precise diagnosis without delay and rapid surgical treatment are essential for the management of SSEH during pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Spine Surgery, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Weihai, China. pwang120@gmail.com
authors.forename: Peng
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Xiao-tang
authors.initials: XT
authors.lastname: Xin
authors.forename: Hai
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lan
authors.forename: Cong
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Bo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D046748:Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome