Superimposed chronic subdural hygromas. Report of two cases.
Two cases are reported of separate but superimposed chronic subdural collections occurring over one cerebral hemisphere convexity. It is suggested that this phenomenon may account for some apparent recurrences of chronic subdural collections after simple burr-hole evacuation.
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008578:Meninges; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013355:Subdural Space