Coup-contrecoup injury

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

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Fell after a seizure.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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A large right-sided scalp hematoma is present without underlying fracture. The subjacent brain is normal, however, the left inferolateral frontal lobe and temporal pole demonstrate hemorrhagic contusions.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates a typical coup-contrecoup pattern of closed head injury

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