J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1993 Jan;22(1):129-132.

Acute Expanding Venous Extradural Hematoma: Pitfall of Early Brain CT Scan

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Daejeon Sungsim Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.

Abstract

A case of a acute expanding venous extradural hematoma was treated. Initial CT scan was favorable, but delayed bleeding & its expansion was developed. The bleeding points were left transverse sinus and superior petrosal sinus. Serial neurologic examination & serial CT scan in patients with head injuries are recommended.

Keyword

Venous extradural hematoma; Delayed bleeding & expansion; Serial CT scan; Head injury

MeSH Terms

Brain*
Craniocerebral Trauma
Hematoma*
Hemorrhage
Humans
Neurologic Examination
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
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