Subdural hygroma

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

No clinical information provided.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

CT Brain (selected images)

ct

Bilateral enlargement of the subdural space.

Case Discussion

Subdural hygromas have more than one cause, but the most common reason is traumatic. 

Is typically an asymptomatic finding on CT studies, but in some cases may increase in size (flap-valve mechanism or bleeding) and cause mass effect (similar to clinical findings on subdural hematoma). 

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