J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1998 Nov;27(11):1605-1610.

Concurrence of Traumatic Spinal Epidural and Subdural Hematoma without Spine Injury at Occipitocervical Junction: A Cases Report

• Rim DC
• Youn SH
• Park HC
• Park SC
• Che UB

Abstract

Spinal epidural and subdural hematomas are uncommonly recognized conditions. These conditions can result in severe irreversible neurologic deficits, if left untreated. Like intracranial lesions, these hematomas can expand rapidly and cause sudden spinal cord and/or cauda equina compression. This case is very rare in which is a concurrence of cervical spinal epidural and subdural hematoma after motor vehicle accident without spine fracture. The pathophysiology of these entities are discussed and the radiologic diagnosis focused on MR findings are reviewed. The importance of prompt surgical treatment is emphasized to facilitate good postoperative outcome.

Keyword

Spinal epidural hematoma; Spinal subdural hematoma

MeSH Terms

Cauda Equina
Diagnosis
Hematoma
Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal
Hematoma, Subdural*
Hematoma, Subdural, Spinal
Motor Vehicles
Neurologic Manifestations
Spinal Cord
Spine*