[Bilateral chronic subdural hematoma: spontaneous intracranial hypotension?]

Neurochirurgie. 2003 Mar;49(1):47-50.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of bilateral chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) in a 48-year-old man, who presented with postural headaches, tinnitus and progressive confusion without intoxication, head trauma or abnormal hemostasis. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed cerebellar tonsillar herniation in the foramen magnum and a deformation of the brainstem. Outcome was normal after surgery. We discuss about the rare causes of SDH in young adults.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Confusion / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Headache / etiology
  • Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / complications
  • Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Hypotension / complications
  • Intracranial Hypotension / diagnosis
  • Intracranial Hypotension / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Tinnitus / etiology