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Case Reports
. 2016 Apr;21(2):161-3.
doi: 10.17712/nsj.2016.2.20150332.

Subdural hematoma caused by rupture of a posterior cerebral artery aneurysm

Zhou Feng  1 , Qiang Tan, Lin Li, Zhi Chen
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Case Reports

Subdural hematoma caused by rupture of a posterior cerebral artery aneurysm

Zhou Feng et al. Neurosciences (Riyadh). 2016 Apr.

Abstract

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.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Computed tomography scans showing subacute subdural hematoma in the left hemisphere (short arrow), as well as interhemispheric subdural hemorrhage (long arrow) and minimal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the left perimesencephalic space (arrowhead).
Figure 2
Figure 2
Computed tomography angiogram showing A) A fusiform aneurysm of the left posterior cerebral artery (arrow). B) Unsubtracted image before embolization showing the aneurysm treated by stent assisted coiling (arrows indicating the proximal and distal ends of the stent). C) Post-embolization angiogram of the left vertebral artery showing the occlusion of the aneurysm.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Computed tomography scans 1 month after admission showing no abnormalities.
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