Acute spinal epidural hematoma secondary to aspirin-induced prolonged bleeding.

A case of acute and spontaneous spinal epidural hemorrhage is described in which there was no history or evidence of trauma, conventional anticoagulant therapy, hemophilia or vascular anomalies. A recent history of excessive ingestion of an aspirin-containing medication was obtained and the clinical and laboratory picture of an aspirin-induced bleeding disorder was documented. We have discussed the mechanism and hematological considerations of the syndrome of aspirin induced bleeding.