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Which of the following is the most likely cause of the patient's initial symptoms?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the patient's initial symptoms?
- Skull fracture
- Cerebral contusion (correct)
- Subfalcine shift
- Hemisphere compression
Which of the following best describes the patient's neurologic exam on arrival?
Which of the following best describes the patient's neurologic exam on arrival?
- Inconclusive
- Abnormal
- Comatose
- Unremarkable (correct)
What is the most likely cause of the patient's worsening symptoms 8 hours later?
What is the most likely cause of the patient's worsening symptoms 8 hours later?
- Skull fracture
- Subfalcine shift
- Expansion of the hyperintensity (correct)
- Hemisphere compression
What intervention did the patient undergo to address the underlying issue?
What intervention did the patient undergo to address the underlying issue?
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What was the outcome of the patient's treatment?
What was the outcome of the patient's treatment?
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