Subdural haematoma: presentation and diagnosis on medical wards

The twenty-two adult patients with subacute and chronic subdural haematoma seen in Leicester during the last 7 years have been reviewed. The clinical manifestations and results of investigations are described. The diagnostic difficulties which may confront physicians are discussed, with special refe...

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1968-10, Vol.44 (516), p.785-791
Main Authors: Walker, M. E., Espir, Michael, Shephard, R. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Cerebrovascular Disorders - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Headache - etiology
Hematoma, Subdural - diagnosis
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:The twenty-two adult patients with subacute and chronic subdural haematoma seen in Leicester during the last 7 years have been reviewed. The clinical manifestations and results of investigations are described. The diagnostic difficulties which may confront physicians are discussed, with special reference to cases with no history of head injury masquerading as strokes. Stress is laid on the points which help with the differentiation.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.44.516.785