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Cerebral hemorrhagic contusion

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient involved in motor vehicle accident.

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Male

CT Brain

ct

Multiple small intracerebral nodular hyperdense foci are identified in the left frontal and temporal lobes in keeping with hemorrhagic contusions. There is also a subarachnoid hemorrhagic strip along right frontotemporal transition. Remainder brain is unremarkable. No skull fractures were identified. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearance and locations for cerebral contusion in a context of trauma. 

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