Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in toddlers: description of two cases and review of the literature

Abstract

The cases of two children under the age of two who presented with spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEDH) are reported. The patients were operated on soon after the diagnosis had been confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging examination. The present paper highlights the fact that in toddlers the diagnosis of SSEDH based on a mere clinical picture is particularly difficult, and that this pathology presents a good prognosis following the surgical treatment. The pertinent literature is reviewed.