Subdural empyema mimicking subacute subdural hematoma on CT imaging

We report a case of a 35-year-old male who was treated with craniectomy, subdural empyema evacuation, and subsequent intravenous antibiotic therapy. The patient presented with what appeared to be signs of a subacute subdural hematoma on imaging. A literature review was conducted to illustrate the si...

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Published inInterdisciplinary neurosurgery : Advanced techniques and case management Vol. 13; pp. 92 - 94
Main Authors Watson, Carlton, Post, Nicholas, Camacho, Arturo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier 01.09.2018
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Summary:We report a case of a 35-year-old male who was treated with craniectomy, subdural empyema evacuation, and subsequent intravenous antibiotic therapy. The patient presented with what appeared to be signs of a subacute subdural hematoma on imaging. A literature review was conducted to illustrate the similarities and differences in computed tomography (CT) findings for both subdural empyema, and subdural hematoma. High clinical suspicion, with prompt and appropriate imaging, and intervention are key to decrease the likelihood of neurological sequelae in the presence of subdural empyema. Keywords: Subdural empyema, Subdural hematoma, Subacute subdural hematoma, Brain abscess, Sinusitis
ISSN:2214-7519
2214-7519
DOI:10.1016/j.inat.2018.04.002