Kernohan's notch phenomenon: a case study.
In a patient suffering from brain herniation due to a right-sided subdural hematoma, a neurological examination should show left-sided deficits, known as localizing signs, and a decreased level of consciousness. However, false localizing signs may be present, attributed to pressure on Kernohan's notch. A case study demonstrates these false localizing signs, known as Kernohan's notch phenomenon.
Schedler
Pam
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Sutter Medical Center, Nursing Administration, 2801 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA.
Geary
Siobhan
S
D000328:Adult; D020199:Hematoma, Subdural, Acute / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D020534:Parahippocampal Gyrus / Q000473:pathology*