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Which type of traumatic brain lesion mimics chronic subdural hematoma?
Which type of traumatic brain lesion mimics chronic subdural hematoma?
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Epidural hematoma
- Intraventricular hematoma
- Subdural hygroma (correct)
What is a common risk factor associated with chronic subdural hematoma?
What is a common risk factor associated with chronic subdural hematoma?
- Deceleration or rotational forces
- Severe brain atrophy (correct)
- Tearing of bridging pial veins and arteries
- Inferior frontal and temporal lobes
Which lesion is characterized by the involvement of lateral and third ventricles?
Which lesion is characterized by the involvement of lateral and third ventricles?
- Acute subdural hematoma
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Intraventricular hematoma (correct)
- Contusion / Parenchymal hemorrhage
What is a distinguishing factor of epidural hematoma?
What is a distinguishing factor of epidural hematoma?
Which lesion is associated with shearing of parenchymal vessels and the need to exclude underlying aneurysmal rupture?
Which lesion is associated with shearing of parenchymal vessels and the need to exclude underlying aneurysmal rupture?
What is a common clinical presentation of acute subdural hematoma?
What is a common clinical presentation of acute subdural hematoma?
What clinical presentation is associated with pupillary dilatation, contralateral then bilateral limb weakness, and progressive stupor then coma?
What clinical presentation is associated with pupillary dilatation, contralateral then bilateral limb weakness, and progressive stupor then coma?
What radiologic feature is characteristic of diffuse axonal injury?
What radiologic feature is characteristic of diffuse axonal injury?
What type of surgical intervention is recommended for acute blood lining the cortex in the subarachnoid space?
What type of surgical intervention is recommended for acute blood lining the cortex in the subarachnoid space?
Which age group is at higher risk for diffuse axonal injury?
Which age group is at higher risk for diffuse axonal injury?
What is a potential complication associated with shunting in head injuries?
What is a potential complication associated with shunting in head injuries?
How do the symptoms of acute bulging epidural clot differ from those of focal, acute blood within ventricles?
How do the symptoms of acute bulging epidural clot differ from those of focal, acute blood within ventricles?
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