Symmetrical thalamic low densities in descending transtentorial herniation.
In a case with descending transtentorial herniation due to an acute subdural hematoma, symmetrical round low densities located bilaterally in the anterior thalamus are reported in addition to a diffuse low density in the territory of one posterior cerebral artery. The possible mechanism involved is discussed.
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