Subdural hematomas - chronic bilateral

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard , 3 Aug 2008
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Ayush Goel, 16 Jun 2015

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BilateralSubdural haematomas: bilateral chronic subdurals
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Subdural haemorrhage (SDH) is a collection of blood accumulating in the potential space between the dura and arachnoid mater of the meninges around the brain. SDH can happen in any age-group, is mainly due to head trauma and CT scans are usually sufficient to make the diagnosis. Prognosis varies widely depending on size and chronicity of the haemorrhage. 

  • +<p><strong>Subdural haemorrhage (SDH)</strong> is a collection of blood accumulating in the potential space between the <a href="/articles/dura-mater">dura</a> and <a href="/articles/arachnoid-mater">arachnoid mater</a> of the meninges around the brain. SDH can happen in any age-group, is mainly due to head trauma and CT scans are usually sufficient to make the diagnosis. Prognosis varies widely depending on size and chronicity of the haemorrhage. </p>

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Findings was changed:

Bilateral low-density subdural haematomas, with internal septations. 

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