J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1986 Sep;15(3):545-551.

Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma: Report of Two Operative Cases

• Hwang YS
• Kim YS
• Choi JU
• Park HC
• Kim SJ

Abstract

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is a rare disease. Typically, a healthy man engaging in usual activity of daily life develops back or neck pain suddenly and most victims are unable to walk within 6 hours. We treated two cases of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma surgically. On case developed hematoma in the thoracolumbar junction in a adult man, and the cause of hematoma could not be confirmed with surgery. Another case developed hematoma in the midthoracic area in a boy, and the source of bleeding was confirmed as arteriovenous malformation in spinal epidural fat tissue. Related literatures were reviewed.

Keyword

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma; Iopamidol myelography

MeSH Terms

Adult
Arteriovenous Malformations
Hematoma
Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal*
Hemorrhage
Humans
Male
Neck Pain
Rare Diseases