Bilateral isodense epidural hematoma: case report
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
; 63(3B): 862-863, set. 2005. ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-445130
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BR1.1
ABSTRACT
We present a case of a severe head injured 23 year-old male patient. The initial CT scan disclosed bilateral epidural hematoma, isodense with the brain, thus being a pitfall in diagnosis. Brief case report, image and literature review are presented.
RESUMO
Apresentamos o caso de um homem de 23 anos com traumatismo craniano grave. A TC de crânio demonstrou um volumoso hematoma epidural bilateral, isodenso com o cérebro, sendo uma armadilha ao diagnóstico. São apresentados um breve relato, estudo da imagem tomográfica e revisão da literatura.
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Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Brain
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Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
Journal subject:
Neurology
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Psychiatry
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Cristo Redentor/BR