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Acute subdural hemorrhage (MRI)

Case contributed by G Balachandran
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

"Rule out head injury."

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Hyperintense extra-axial fluid collection along the right fronto-temporo-parietal region, in keeping with an acute subdural hemorrhage. There is mass effect with midline shift. There is a scalp subgaleal hematoma on the left side.

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