title: Inter-hemispheric scissure, a rare location for a traumatic subdural hematoma, case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Subdural interhemispheric hematomas (ISH), though not really rare, are quite an uncommon complication of head traumas. This condition is more frequent in childhood, where it is generally considered as a part of a more complex syndrome, called 'Shaken Children Syndrome', usually pointing out child abuse. Although a head injury is very often considered the cause (in about 80-90% of the cases), possible predisposing factors such as coagulopathies, alcohol abuse or anticoagulant therapy can also be considered. Furthermore, as the rupture of an intracranial aneurysm has also occasionally pinpointed as a possible cause, this event should be kept in mind in order to be able to address exactly both the diagnostic and therapeutical procedures. A new conservatively managed case is thereby described. A review of the literature with particular attention drawn to the diagnosis and the different therapeutical possibilities is also elaborated.
authors.affiliation: Neurosurgical Division, San Luca Hospital, Vallo della Lucania (SA), Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rapanà
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lamaida
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pizza
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lepore
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Caputi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Graziussi
mesh_terms: D004292:Dominance, Cerebral / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013577:Syndrome; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed