[Life-threatening subdural haematoma in young man]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2009 Jan 5;171(1-2):59.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Pre-existence of an arachnoid cyst has previously been suggested to increase the risk of developing a subdural haematoma (SDH). In this case a young man was submitted acutely due to decreasing level of consciousness. Four weeks previously he had been hit by a football and suffered minor and transcient headache. Within minutes after submission, a further decrease in consciousness according to the Glasgow comascore was observed. Acute computed tomography showed SDH and an arachnoid cyst. Surgery was performed immediate and hours later he was improving.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arachnoid Cysts / complications
  • Arachnoid Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Arachnoid Cysts / surgery
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Hematoma, Subdural* / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma, Subdural* / etiology
  • Hematoma, Subdural* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Young Adult