Hematomyelia is defined as the presence of a well-defined focus of hemorrhage within the spinal cord itself. Trauma is the leading cause of hematomyelia.

What causes hematoma on the spine?

Causes of Spinal Hematoma

Anything that results in hemorrhage around the spinal cord may produce a spinal hematoma. Causes include trauma, tumors, anticoagulation medication, coagulopathy, lumbar puncture procedure, hypertensive crisis, or other neurologic insults.

What is intramedullary hemorrhage?

Abstract. Intramedullary spinal cord hemorrhage (hematomyelia) is an uncommon cause of myelopathy and can present in an acute, subacute, stepwise, or chronic fashion.