Right temporal arachnoid cyst with intracystic and subacute subdural hematoma

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Severe persistent headache 10 days ago….history of RTA 2 months ago.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Right temporal arachnoid cyst. An intracystic hemorrhage is seen associated with subdural recent hematoma.

Right early subacute subdural hematoma with blood trackling into right temporal extraaxial arachnoid cyst. 

Case Discussion

Right temporal arachnoid cyst with intracystic haemorrahge is seen. An associated right sided extraaxial subacute subdural hematoma is seen.The case was managed by evacuation and decompression.

The case is courtesy of Dr/ Nabeeh Bajunaid and  Dr/Sikander Ali,  RCMC Consultants.

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