RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Contrast Enhancement Patterns of Acute Spinal Epidural Hematomas: A Report of Two Cases
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 366
OP 369
VO 24
IS 3
A1 Chang, Feng-Chi
A1 Lirng, Jiing-Feng
A1 Chen, Shing-Su
A1 Luo, Chao-Bao
A1 Guo, Wan-You
A1 Teng, Michael Mu Huo
A1 Chang, Cheng-Yen
YR 2003
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/24/3/366.abstract
AB Summary: 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.