Contrast enhancement patterns of acute spinal epidural hematomas: A report of two cases

Feng Chi Chang*, Jiing Feng Lirng, Shing Su Chen, Chao Bao Luo, Wan You Guo, Michael Mu Huo Teng, Cheng Yen Chang

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

40 Scopus citations

Abstract

The MR finding of an acute spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) can mimic epidural neoplastic or inflammatory lesions, because acute SEH appears hypointense on T1-weighted images and hyperintense on T2-weighted images. We report on two cases of acute SEH with unusual contrast enhancement patterns on MR images. Contrast enhancement can be an MR finding of acute SEH, especially in bleeding diathesis, which indicates an active lesion that needs early diagnosis and management.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)366-369
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Neuroradiology
Volume24
Issue number3
StatePublished - Mar 2003

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Contrast enhancement patterns of acute spinal epidural hematomas: A report of two cases'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this