Spontaneous extracranial decompression of epidural hematoma.
Epidural hematoma (EDH) is a common sequela of head trauma in children. An increasing number are managed nonsurgically, with close clinical and imaging observation. We report the case of a traumatic EDH that spontaneously decompressed into the subgaleal space, demonstrated on serial CT scans that showed resolution of the EDH and concurrent enlargement of the subgaleal hematoma.
Neely
John C
JC
Marshall University School of Medicine, 2930 Auburn Rd., Building H, Apt. 12, Huntington, WV 25704, USA. Johnneely18@yahoo.com
Jones
Blaise V
BV
Crone
Kerry R
KR
D001484:Baseball / Q000293:injuries; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging