An uncommon cause of headache after headbanging at a party.
Subdural haematomas can result from bridging vein rupture. Rotational acceleration in the sagittal plane and in a forward direction, as in falls, is very likely the 'mechanical' cause of subdural haematoma, as shown in cadaveric studies. Some recreational activities, for example roller-coaster rides and bungee jumping, have been associated with subdural haematoma, owing to acceleration/deceleration or repetitive head movements. We report a case of chronic subdural haemorrhage in a male teenager without precipitating factors and no history of head trauma. This case shows the value of good history-taking in medical diagnosis and that one should be aware of the risks of violent sports or dancing and the minimal clinical signs encountered.
De Cauwer
Harald
H
Department of Neurology, Klina Regional Hospital, Brasschaat, Belgium. harald.de.cauwer@klina.be
Van Giel
Roel
R
Mortelmans
Luc
L
van den Hauwe
Luc
L
D000293:Adolescent; D003615:Dancing / Q000293:injuries*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology*; D020200:Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015898:Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed