Subdural Empyema with Negative C.T. Scan: A Case Report

Subdural empyema is a serious intracranial infection. C. T. scanning is the most accurate examination method in this disease. Increasing reliance on C. T. scanning makes it important to realize that even an enhanced scan may produce a false negative result, as outlined in this case.

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Published in:Canadian journal of neurological sciences 1980-02, Vol.7 (1), p.67-69
Main Authors: Wortzman, D.J., Tucker, W.S., Finlayson, D.M., McPhedran, R.S., Gershater, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain Abscess - diagnostic imaging
Cerebral Angiography
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Pneumococcal Infections - diagnostic imaging
Radiographic Image Enhancement
Radionuclide Imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Subdural empyema is a serious intracranial infection. C. T. scanning is the most accurate examination method in this disease. Increasing reliance on C. T. scanning makes it important to realize that even an enhanced scan may produce a false negative result, as outlined in this case.
ISSN:0317-1671
2057-0155
DOI:10.1017/S0317167100023726