[Bilateral chronic subdural hematoma: spontaneous intracranial hypotension?].
We report a case of bilateral chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) in a 48-year-old man, who presented with postural headaches, tinnitus and progressive confusion without intoxication, head trauma or abnormal hemostasis. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed cerebellar tonsillar herniation in the foramen magnum and a deformation of the brainstem. Outcome was normal after surgery. We discuss about the rare causes of SDH in young adults.
Département de Neurologie, CHU Charles-Nicolle, 76031 Rouen Cedex.
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Augustin
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Proust
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Verdure
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Langlois
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Freger
D003221:Confusion / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D020200:Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019585:Intracranial Hypotension / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000209:etiology