Turkish Neurosurgery 2007 , Vol 17 , Num 3
Rapid Resolution of Acute Subdural Hematoma and Effects on the Size of Existent Subdural Hygroma: A Case Report
Murat COŞAR1, Olcay ESER2, Adem ASLAN3, Yüksel ELA4
1,2,3Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
4Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Anesthesiology Department, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
The diagnosis and management of acute subdural hematoma is important in neurosurgery practice. Rapid spontaneous resolution of acute subdural hematoma within a few hours is seen rarely on the CT scan. We present a case that enlarged the existent subdural hygroma showing rapid resolution of acute subdural hematoma with resolution in 9 hours after the trauma. Additionally, the follow-up CT scans in the 1st month showed the decrease of enlargement of subdural hygroma. The resolution of acute subdural hematoma and effect of acute subdural hematoma on subdural hygroma must be considered during management. The relation of acute subdural hematoma and subdural hygroma is important for the resolution and management of acute subdural hematoma. Keywords : Acute subdural hematoma, Computed tomography, Rapid resolution, Subdural hygroma
Corresponding author : Murat Coşar