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Evolution of traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage captured with CT imaging: report of a case and the role of serial CT scans.
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PMID:  20645118     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Sofia Khan; Nasir Khan; Sameer Masood; Abdul Qayyum Rana
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-07-20
Journal Detail:
Title:  Emergency radiology     Volume:  17     ISSN:  1438-1435     ISO Abbreviation:  Emerg Radiol     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-11     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9431227     Medline TA:  Emerg Radiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  493-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Undergraduate Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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