Diffuse axonal injury

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of head trauma seven days ago. The patient's conscious status altered for last two days.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Male
ct

Evidence of multiple hemorrhagic foci in bilateral cerebral gray-white matter junction as well as in the splenium of corpus callosum.

Case Discussion

The features are suggestive of diffuse axonal injury grade II.

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