Falx subdural haematoma and sulcal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hit on head.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

This case featured in our 2016 Trauma Radiology Course which is now available to view online.

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There is 7mm thickness acute falx subdural haematoma maximal in the frontal region. Low volume traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage is seen within frontal sulci and callosal sulcus adjacent to the subdural, greater on the left. Small volume scalp haematoma at the vertex. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of a thin traumatic falx subdural haematoma and low volume sulcal subarachnoid haemorrhage

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