Acute hypodense hemorrhage in an organized chronic subdural hematoma causing sudden neurological deterioration in a severely anemic patient

Abstract

A 60-year-old male presented with the history of generalized weakness of 7-day-duration. He had a seizure episode, followed by deterioration. CT showed acute-on-chronic subdural hematoma. Biochemical parameters revealed chronic renal failure. Although the clot was evacuated in emergency he continued to be vegetative.

Keywords

acute-on-chronic subdural hematoma - anemia - chronic subdural hematoma - hypodense subdural hematoma - organized chronic subdural hematoma

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