neurologic disorders
Spinal Subdural or Epidural Hematoma
Diagnosis of Spinal Subdural or Epidural Hematoma
MRI Hematoma is suspected in patients with symptoms and signs of acute, nontraumatic spinal cord compression or sudden, unexplained lower extremity paresis, particularly if a possible cause (eg, trauma, bleeding diathesis) is present. Diagnosis of a spinal subdural or epidural hematoma is by MRI or, if MRI is not immediately available, by CT myelography. 