Subdural hematoma associated with dural metastatic tumor.
Two cases of subdural hematoma associated with dural metastasis are reported. The computed tomographic and angiographic features are presented. The possible pathogenetic mechanism is discussed. Our cases support the idea of obstruction of dural capillaries by neoplastic cells and subsequent subdural bleeding.
D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D004388:Dura Mater; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed