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Chronic spinal subdural hematomas. Report of two cases.
Journal of Neurosurgery
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Chronic spinal subdural hematomas can present with fluctuating symptoms. Surgical evacuation led to significant recovery in two documented cases, offering new insights into this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Spinal Cord Medicine
Background:
- Spinal subdural hematomas (SSDHs) are rare collections of blood in the subdural space of the spine.
- SSDHs typically present with acute or subacute symptoms, making chronic presentations uncommon.
- The fluctuating clinical course observed in these cases is not well-documented in existing literature.