Two rare cases of idiopathic spontaneous extra-axial spinal hematoma

Abstract

Spinal hematoma is a rare condition but can cause significant spinal injury and resultant morbidity. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard of radiological investigation and is often an emergency indication for imaging. Early diagnosis is crucial for treatment and better patient outcome. Herein, we report two cases of rare idiopathic spontaneous extra-axial hematoma highlighting the role of MRI in the diagnosis.