Signature skull fracture - spade injury
Presentation
Young male hit on the head with a spade.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Signature skull fracture - spade injury
CT
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Volume reconstruction
A large fracture with depressed fragments insinuating the brain parenchyma, fracture traverses the right parietal bone, extends through left parietal vault extending up-to the left mastoid. The fracture line mimics the shape of the weapon used, in this case a spade.
Intraparenchymal, subarachnoid, subdural and intraventricular hemorrhage is evident.
Case Discussion
Signature skull fracture, size and shape conforms to the weapon used, in this case a spade.
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