Subacute subdural hematoma presenting as reversible ischemic attacks.
We describe the case of a right-handed, 83 year-old woman with CT-documented left frontal subacute subdural hematoma showing reversible right-sided hemiparesis and aphasia. We discuss possible pathogenetic mechanism for this unusual condition and emphasize that the clinical evaluation cannot always distinguish ischemic causes for certain. Therefore CT-scan is an essential investigative tool before initiating therapy in patients suspected of having cerebrovascular diseases.
Lazzarino
L G
LG
Divisione Neurologica, Ospedale Civile di Gorizia.
Nicolai
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A
Valassi
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed