[Life-threatening subdural haematoma in young man].
Pre-existence of an arachnoid cyst has previously been suggested to increase the risk of developing a subdural haematoma (SDH). In this case a young man was submitted acutely due to decreasing level of consciousness. Four weeks previously he had been hit by a football and suffered minor and transcient headache. Within minutes after submission, a further decrease in consciousness according to the Glasgow comascore was observed. Acute computed tomography showed SDH and an arachnoid cyst. Surgery was performed immediate and hours later he was improving.
Svahn
Malene Frøsig
MF
Bakkedraget 10, 1. tv., DK-3400 Hillerød. malenesvahn@gmail.com.
Bjerre
Per Kjaergaard
PK
D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult