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Intracranial subdural empyema mimicking a recurrent chronic subdural hematoma. J Surg Case Rep 2016 Sep 20;2016(9)

Date

09/22/2016

Pubmed ID

27651110

Pubmed Central ID

PMC5029463

DOI

10.1093/jscr/rjw158

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85044119701 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   3 Citations

Abstract

Intracranial subdural empyema (ISDE) is a life-threatening condition. The risk for ISDE increases in patients that have undergone prior intracranial procedures. The non-specificity in its clinical presentation often makes ISDE difficult to diagnose. Here, we present a rare case of ISDE mimicking a recurrent chronic subdural hematoma, emphasizing the significance of obtaining early magnetic resonance images of the brain for early diagnosis and treatment to achieve the optimal outcome.

Author List

Doan N, Patel M, Nguyen HS, Mountoure A, Shabani S, Gelsomino M, Janich K, Kurpad S

Authors

Shekar N. Kurpad MD, PhD Sr Associate Dean, Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Saman Shabani MD Assistant Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin