Subdural hematoma caused by rupture of a posterior cerebral artery aneurysm

Zhou Feng; Qiang Tan; Lin Li; Zhi Chen

doi:10.17712/nsj.2016.2.20150332

Subdural hematoma caused by rupture of a posterior cerebral artery aneurysm

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

Authors

Zhou Feng¹, Qiang Tan, Lin Li, Zhi Chen

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurosurgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aneurysm, Ruptured / complications*
Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnostic imaging
Hematoma, Subdural / diagnostic imaging
Hematoma, Subdural / etiology*
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm / complications*
Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed