Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Chronic nontraumatic spinal epidural hematoma of the lumbar spine: MRI diagnosis. |
| Authors: |
Vázquez-Barquero, A.1, Abascal, F.2, García-Valtuille, R.2, Pinto, J. I.1, Figols, F. J.3, Cerezal, L.2, Vázquez-Barquero, A4 (AUTHOR), García-Valtuille, R (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
European Radiology. Oct2000, Vol. 10 Issue 10, p1602-1605. 4p. |
| Subjects: |
Epidural hematoma, Meningeal artery hemorrhage, Lumbar vertebrae, Older women, Magnetic resonance imaging, Laminectomy, Lumbar vertebrae surgery, Chronic diseases, Differential diagnosis, Hematoma, Research evaluation |
| Abstract: |
An uncommon case of chronic nontraumatic spinal epidural hematoma of the lumbar spine in a 75-year-old woman is reported. The patient presented with a 7-month history of low back pain and bilateral sciatica. Magnetic resonance imaging enabled a correct preoperative diagnosis revealing a nodular, well-circumscribed epidural mass with peripheral enhancement and signal intensities consistent with chronic hematoma, which extended from L2 to L3. Laminectomy of L2-L3 was performed and the hematoma was totally resected. Histological examination of the surgical specimen demonstrated a chronic encapsulated hematoma. No evidence of vascular malformation was found. The patient recovered fully after surgical treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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