J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1983 Dec;12(4):721-724.

Spontaneous Thoracic Hematomyelia A Case Report

• Kim DW
• Kim TS
• Kim KM
• Kim GK
• Rhee BA
• Leem W

Abstract

Spontaneous hematomyelia is an acute expanding lesion by the hemorrhage within the substance of the located primarily in the gray matter. It is necessary to have urgent operation to preserve the remainding cord function. We are reporting a rare case of spontaneous hematomyelia extending from T-8 to T-10 of unknown cause of which transverse symptoms have largely subsided after surgical evacuation of the liquefied hematoma.

Keyword

Spontaneous hematomyelia; Gray matter; Transeverse symptoms

MeSH Terms

Hematoma
Hemorrhage
Spinal Cord Vascular Diseases*