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Spontaneous Healing Of Extradural Hematomas; Report Of Four Cases

Pozzati & Tognetti, 1984Other/Unknown

Neurosurgery 14(6): June 1984; 724-727

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Case Details

Personal Characteristics

This 22-year-old man

Clinical Characteristics

Mildly obtunded and showed brisk, purposeful movements in all limbs

Remission Characteristics

A repeat CT scan on day 7 was unmodified, whereas a scan on day 22 showed complete resolution of the hematoma

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Additional Notes

The patient was discharged and is now being followed as an outpatient.