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Question: Regarding acute subdural haematoma:
- This is often caused by forceful acceleration-deceleration injuries.
- On CT scan the border of the haematoma next to brain tissue is typically convex towards the midline.
- A midline shift of =/> 5 mm is considered significant.
- It doesn’t cross the suture line.
- Typically crescentic (crescent moon-shaped, concave, banana-shaped) and more extensive than EDH.
Answers:
- true
- false
- true
- false
- true
Explanation:
- Subdural haematoma is usually a result of forceful acceleration or deceleration injuries/ impact.
- Typically crescentic (crescent moon-shaped, concave, banana-shaped) and more extensive than EDH
- On CT scan the border of the haematoma next to brain tissue is typically concave towards the midline.
- A midline shift of equal to or more than 5 mm is considered significant.
- As these occur in the subdural space, they cross sutures.
SDH with midline shift
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