Stabbing of the skull with hemorrhage

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History with-held.

Stab injury to skull vault with a signature fracture and underlying large intraparenchymal hematoma.

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines. Single images are now strongly discouraged for CT/MRI. Stacks should be provided. 

Case Discussion

This patient was stabbed in the head with a knife, resulting in a focal fracture and extensive intraparenchymal hemorrhage. 

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