Removal of a large asymptomatic calcified chronic subdural hematoma.
An asymptomatic case of a large calcified chronic subdural hematoma was examined. The calcified mass was nearly totally removed at operation using a high-speed air drill. Immediately after the operation signs of brain compression seen in computed tomography scanning were somewhat relieved. However, at follow-up after 3 months, the shift was resumed and the calcification reappeared 10 months after the operation.
Niwa
J
J
Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo Medical College, Japan.
Nakamura
T
T
Fujishige
M
M
Hashi
K
K
D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed