Subdural hemorrhage

Case contributed by Stefan Bernard van der Westhuizen
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Presents with decreased conciousness after a fall.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
ct

A hyperdense cresecent shaped extra-axial collection is seen stretching from the right frontal lobe to the right occipital lobe. Ipsilateral sulcal effacement, midline shift and subfalcine herniation are present. There is dilatation of the left lateral ventricle.

There are no fractures visible on the bone windows. (not included)

Case Discussion

Typical features of a subdural hemorrhage.

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