Presentation
RTA patient was sent for a cranial ultrasound in the emergency unit.
Patient Data
Age: 6 months
Gender: Female
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Partially closed anterior fontanel revealed an anechoic collection over the right cerebral cortex extending into the interhemispheric fissure on right side of the falx cerebri, the picture is suggestive of subdural hematoma.
From the case:
Subdural hematoma in an infant
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Transverse view through anterior fontanel.
Case Discussion
Infant patient was sent for brain ultrasound in the emergency unit. The patient was conscious and irritable.
The examination revealed right-sided subdural hematoma which was dealt with conservatively.