Presentation
Overseas construction worker. Fall with head injury.
Patient Data
Age: 35
Gender: Male
From the case:
Depressed skull fracture
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Depressed skull fracture.
From the case:
Depressed skull fracture
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Depressed left frontal bone skull fracture extending into the frontal sinus.
Small amount of resultant intracranial air.
No hemorrhage.
Case Discussion
Head trauma is common. CT plays a key first line role. Skull radiographs are no longer indicated in adults, but may be obtained occasionally. Intracranial hemorrhage, extra-axial collections and fractures are the main findings to assess for on CT. A small proportion of skull fractures are depressed in nature.