Frontal lobe haematoma

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Alcohol dependent. Advanced liver disease. No trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
ct

Large right frontal lobe haemorrhage with marked mass effect with extension into the right frontal horn which is displaced across the midline.

Small left frontal lobe haemorrhage.

Case Discussion

This patient had end stage liver disease with a coagulopathic state.

Large lobar haemorrhages can occur in this subtype of patient without any trauma.

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