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.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): spinal epidural hematoma, spinal-epidural hematoma, spinal-epidural haematoma
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