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MRI 2 days after the onset of symptoms. Posterolateral placement of the haematoma at C4-C5 level. a, c Isointense appearance of the haematoma on the MRI T1-weighted sagittal and axial images. b, d Hyperintense appearance of the haematoma on the MRI T2-weighted sagittal and axial images
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The MRI revealed a left posterolateral ovoid mass compatible with a haematoma extending from C4 to C5 (Fig. 1).
MRI performed 7 days later. The haematoma is smaller nevertheless it is located at the same C4-C5 level
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Seven days later, the patient was free of weakness and the MRI showed a decrease in the haematoma size (Fig. 2).
MRI 1 month later: disappearance of the haematoma
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Successive MRI results were obtained 1 month (Fig. 3) and 1 year later on (Fig. 4) to document the resolution of the haematoma.