Subdural hygroma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motor vehicle accident

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
ct

Single axial slice demonstrates no intracranial abnormality. MInimal asymmetry of CSF space surrounding the frontal lobes. A scalp hematoma on the right within temporalis is noted. 

CT brain 48 hours later

ct

Single slice from a CT 48 hours later demonstrates accumulation of a subdural hygroma. Also note the redistribution of subgaleal fluid. 

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