Retroclival epidural hematoma secondary to decompressive craniectomy in cerebellar infarction: MR demonstration

Epidural hematomas of the clivus are very uncommon. We, hereby, present a case of retroclival epidural hematoma as a complication of posterior fossa decompressive surgery for the management of acute cerebellar infarction. Serial MRI examinations of the patient was documented and demonstrated. In addition, the etiology of retroclival epidural hematomas were also discussed.