Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - C23.550.414.838.355

**Synonyms:** - Hemorrhage, Spinal Epidural - Spinal Epidural Hematoma