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This figure shows a T2W MRI midsagittal section of the c-spine in which a posteriorly originating hypointense epidural collection is seen suggesting a hyperacute epidural hematoma.
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The cervical MRI showed an acute epidural hematoma from C5-T1 requiring an emergent C6-C7 laminectomy [Figure 1].
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This figure shows a T2W MRI sagittal section of the c-spine in which an epidural collection mainly located at the level of C5-C6 is present with signs of incipient cord compression.
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When the MRI showed an acute C5-C6 EDH, she underwent an emergent C5-C6 laminectomy [Figure 2] that also resulted in a full recovery.