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Gunshot wound to head

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Obtunded. Head wound.

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Multiple intracranial and subcuatenous metallic density foreign bodies with grossly displaced and comminuted fracture of the left calvarium. Displaced intracranial bony fragments are noted. 

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