ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Calcification, dura mater
;
Acute epidural haematoma
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report a patient with calcification of the convexity dura mater and an acute epidural haematoma. CT revealed a calcified layer between the haematoma and brain parenchyma, which mimicked acute bleeding into a calcified chronic subdural haematoma. The appearance of a calcified haematoma does not always mean a “chronic” lesion, and that emergency operation should not be foregone, when there is a history of acute head trauma and progressive impairment of consciousness.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00593717
Permalink