Open skull fracture with subarachnoid hemorrhage

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient presented comatose after falling on the head in her home.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

Non-contrast CT head and bone window showing left occipital fracture with underlying pneumocephalus and traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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