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Preferred term

Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A rare epidural hematoma in the spinal epidural space, usually due to a vascular malformation (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS) or TRAUMA. Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is a neurologic emergency due to a rapidly evolving compressive MYELOPATHY.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Hemorrhage, Spinal Epidural
  • Spinal Epidural Hematoma

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SRLVTPP5-6

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