An unusual case of subdural haematoma presenting to the accident and emergency department.
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A case of subdural haematoma associated with an intracranial arachnoid cyst is reported. The pathogenesis, clinical presentation and treatment options of intracranial arachnoid cysts is discussed.
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CASE REPORTS An unusual case of subdural haematoma presenting to the accident and emergency department
A case of subdural haematoma associated with an intracranial arachnoid cyst is reported. The pathogenesis, clinical presentation and treatment options of intracranial arachnoid cysts is discussed. (Emerg Med J 2001;18:308–309)
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
دوره 18 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001