title: Vertex epidural haematoma manifesting with bilateral upper limb decerebrate posture: case report.
abstract: Vertex epidural haematomas (VEDH) are rare and difficulties are encountered in diagnosis and management. This is a case report of a patient with a vertex epidural haematoma who presented with signs of severe head injury with upper limb decerebrate posture. We discuss the challenges of radiological investigation and neurosurgical management of VEDH.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi, Kenya.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Kiboi
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Muriithi
mesh_terms: D003655:Decerebrate State / Q000209:etiology*; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D034941:Upper Extremity