Delayed presentation of traumatic supra- and infratentorial extradural hematoma: illustrative case
Sami Pathak,
Danielle McAuliffe,
Robert Ziechmann
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Supra- and infratentorial epidural hematomas (SIEDHs) are a rare subtype of epidural hematoma (EDH), showing expanding bleeding on both sides of the tentorium, and account for <2% of EDHs (Aji, Apriawan, and Bajamal, 2018). These lesions can typically expand and decompensate quickly, making immediate diagnosis and surgical intervention crucial.
OBSERVATIONS
The authors’ patient presented >48 hours from a blunt trauma to the right side of the head with progressive vomiting and bruising behind… Show more
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