Gadolinium enhancement in the center of a spinal epidural hematoma in a hemophiliac

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1993 Mar-Apr;17(2):321-3. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199303000-00028.

Abstract

Spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) is an uncommon complication of hemophilia. It is a neurologic and neurosurgical emergency and prompt diagnosis is imperative. The utility of MRI in the diagnosis of hemorrhage is well established. We present a case of an SEH in a hemophiliac patient that demonstrated gadolinium enhancement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media*
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Gadolinium*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnosis*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / pathology
  • Hemophilia A / complications*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Organometallic Compounds*
  • Pentetic Acid*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA