Rapidly Resolving and Recurrent Contralateral Subdural Hematoma From Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Subdural hematoma (SDH) is defined by the collection of blood between the dura and arachnoid layers, arising from a tear in the bridging veins.1 SDH can occur in both the pediatric and elderly populations. In the elderly, brain atrophy and a wide cavum of the subarachnoid space could cause the arachnoid membrane to tear with minor injury.2 SDH may be bilateral or recurrent, and may occur spontaneously or result from trauma or secondary to anticoagulation use.3 Atraumatic SDH may be due to vascular disorders, coagulopathies, or intracranial hypotension.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - May 17, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Rana Hanna Al Shaikh, Tasneem F. Hasan, Tara L. Becker, Lauren K. Ng Tucker, James F. Meschia, Rabih G. Tawk, Ernesto Ayala, William D. Freeman Tags: Case Report Source Type: research