Self-resolution of spontaneous epidural hematoma in sickle cell anemia: A case report
Abstract
Spontaneous epidural hematoma is a rare and dangerous complication of sickle cell anemia which typically requires surgical management. We present a rare case of a patient with sickle cell anemia and intracranial spontaneous epidural hematoma which resolved without any surgical intervention. We hypothesize the hemorrhage was due to skull bone infarction from sickle cell anemia. Clinicians and radiologists should be aware of rare non-surgical resolution of epidural hemorrhage in patients with sickle cell anemia.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
Bone and Joint Diseases
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Radiology Case Reports
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 1287–1290
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN