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Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology 3/2008

01-03-2008 | Case Report

Spontaneous extracranial decompression of epidural hematoma

Authors: John C. Neely II, Blaise V. Jones, Kerry R. Crone

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 3/2008

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Abstract

Epidural hematoma (EDH) is a common sequela of head trauma in children. An increasing number are managed nonsurgically, with close clinical and imaging observation. We report the case of a traumatic EDH that spontaneously decompressed into the subgaleal space, demonstrated on serial CT scans that showed resolution of the EDH and concurrent enlargement of the subgaleal hematoma.
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Metadata
Title
Spontaneous extracranial decompression of epidural hematoma
Authors
John C. Neely II
Blaise V. Jones
Kerry R. Crone
Publication date
01-03-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-007-0652-5

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