A Case of Spontaneous Thoracic Epidural Hematoma.
- Author:
Sung Gyun PARK
1
;
Dong Gyu KIM
;
Shin Tae KIM
;
Sung Nam WHANG
;
Hwa Young RHEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Capital Armed Forces General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Spontaneous thoracic epidural hematoma;
Early diagnosis;
Good recovery
- MeSH:
Early Diagnosis;
Hematoma*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1985;14(2):437-442
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Spontaneous thoracic epidural hematoma occur rarely. We present a case of spontaneous thoracic epidural hematoma without any identified etiology and discuss the symptoms, signs and pathophysiology of this disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment by surgery can result in good recovery.