Subacute subdural hematoma

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Confusion following head trauma one month ago.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
ct

Right frontoparietal isodense subdural hematoma compressing the right cerebral hemisphere with sulcal effacement.

Compression of the right lateral ventricle and midline shift measuring about 10mm.

Case Discussion

Large isodense collection in the subdural space of the right cerebral hemisphere, in keeping with a subacute subdural hematoma, causing significant mass effect and midline shift.

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