Spontaneous epidural hematoma of the spine in pregnancy

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas are uncommon. Progressive neurologic deficits that are associated with epidural hematomas can develop rapidly and require prompt treatment. We present a case of spontaneous epidural hematoma of the thoracic spine that complicated a term pregnancy.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2005-09, Vol.193 (3), p.875-877
Hauptverfasser:	Case, Ashley S., Ramsey, Patrick S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Female Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal - complications Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal - diagnosis Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal - surgery Humans Laminectomy Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical sciences Neurology Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications - diagnosis Pregnancy Complications - surgery Spinal Cord Compression - etiology Spontaneous epidural hematoma Vascular diseases and vascular malformations of the nervous system
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Zusammenfassung:	Spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas are uncommon. Progressive neurologic deficits that are associated with epidural hematomas can develop rapidly and require prompt treatment. We present a case of spontaneous epidural hematoma of the thoracic spine that complicated a term pregnancy.
ISSN:	0002-9378 1097-6868
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajog.2005.03.015