Delayed epidural hematoma.
A case of delayed epidural hematoma is described who had an initial computerized tomography (CT) scan reported as normal. Repeat CT scan at 48 h demonstrated a right temporal epidural hematoma. A skull fracture was not observed radiographically or at surgery. The world literature is reviewed and the criteria for repeat CT scanning is discussed.
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Department of Neurology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York.
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D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed