Figure 1. (a) T₁ and (b) T₂ weighted MRI axial slices at the level of D12 vertebra show a cylindrical mass in the extradural space displacing the dural sac anteriorly and causing compression. The haematoma is isointense to neural tissue on the axial T₁ and shows central hypointensity and peripheral hyperintensity on T₂. This pattern is seen in hyperacute to early subacute haematomas (first few days).