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Evolution of traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage captured with CT imaging: report of a case and the role of serial CT scans

Authors: Sofia Khan, Nasir Khan, Sameer Masood, Abdul Qayyum Rana

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 6/2010

Abstract

Delayed enlargement of a traumatic cerebral contusion can occur subsequent to an initial CT scan, and this can lead to neurological deterioration, brain herniation, and death. Herein, we describe the case of a 76-year-old male who experienced an intracerebral hemorrhage subsequent to a fall and whose injury worsened over time. We summarize the current recommendations in the literature for when to initiate follow-up imaging in patients with traumatic head injury, the risk factors for progression, and the role of close clinical monitoring and serial imaging in managing such patients. Finally, we illustrate how these recommendations were applied in our case.

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Title: Evolution of traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage captured with CT imaging: report of a case and the role of serial CT scans
Authors: Sofia Khan
Nasir Khan
Sameer Masood
Abdul Qayyum Rana
Publication date: 01-11-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-010-0891-x

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