Subdural hematoma caused by rupture of a posterior cerebral artery aneurysm.
Subdural hematoma (SDH) caused by rupture of a cerebral aneurysm is rare and is usually associated with delayed diagnosis and treatment. We present a patient of a posterior cerebral artery aneurysm presenting as subacute SDH. The incidence, mechanisms and treatment of this condition are discussed.
Department of Neurosurgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Zhou
Z
Feng
Qiang
Q
Tan
Lin
L
Li
Zhi
Z
Chen
D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed