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Subdural hematomas - chronic bilateral

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Bilateral low-density subdural hematomas, with internal septations. 

Case Discussion

The presence of septations is probably the most reliable marker that a subdural collection is chronic. 

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