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Epidural hematoma

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from a height of 2 meters.

Patient Data

Age: 1 year
Gender: Female
ct

There is a sharply demarcated biconvex epidural heterogeneously hyperdense collection of the right temporoparietal region (maximum thickness = 26 mm) with a mass effect on the midline structures and subfalcine herniation.

The bone window and 3D-VR show an underlying temporoparietal fracture through the squamosal suture which limits the temporal and parietal components of the epidural hematoma.

Case Discussion

CT features of a temporoparietal epidural hematoma with an underlying temporoparietal fracture through the squamosal suture.

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