Acute subdural hemorrhage

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall. Altered conscious level. Confusion.

Patient Data

Age: 80
Gender: Male
ct

Large right subdural hematoma with significant mass effect. Central areas of hypoattenuation suggest hyperacute blood and active hemorrhage.

Case Discussion

An acute subdural hemorrhage with significant mass effect following a fall. Previous imaging confirms several previous subdural bleeds in this alcoholic patient.

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