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Calcified chronic subdural hematoma mimicking calvarial mass: a case report
Hüseyin Per1, Hakan Gümüş, Bülent Tucer
1Department of Pediatric Neurology, Erciyes University Medical School, Kayseri, Turkey. huseyinper@yahoo.com
Insights
Chronic calcified subdural hematoma, a rare condition in children, can mimic a calvarial mass. This case highlights successful surgical removal, offering a treatment option for this pediatric head injury complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Neuroradiology
Background:
- Head trauma is a significant cause of death and disability in children.
- Chronic subdural hematoma is the most common traumatic brain injury lesion in pediatrics.
- While rare in young children, chronic subdural hematomas are more prevalent in adolescents.
Observation:
- Calcified or ossified chronic subdural hematoma is an uncommon entity.
- These lesions typically manifest as space-occupying masses on the cerebral convexity.
- They are less frequently reported than non-calcified chronic subdural hematomas.
Findings:
- This article details a successfully treated case of calcified chronic subdural hematoma.
- The patient underwent surgical removal of the lesion.
- The presentation mimicked a calvarial mass, presenting a diagnostic challenge.
Implications:
- Successful surgical intervention is a viable treatment for calcified chronic subdural hematoma.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial, as these rare lesions can be mistaken for other pathologies.
- This case contributes to understanding and managing pediatric head injuries with unusual complications.
Abstract:
Head trauma is a frequent cause of mortality and morbidity in the pediatric population. Chronic subdural hematoma is the most common traumatic lesion in head injury. Chronic subdural hematomas are rare in children older than 2 years old; they are more frequent during adolescence. Calcified or ossified chronic subdural hematoma is a rare entity that usually presents as a space-occupying lesion over the cerebral convexity. Chronic calcified subdural hematomas are reported less than chronic subdural hematomas. In this article, we report a successfully treated patient with surgical removal case of calcified chronic subdural hematoma mimicking calvarial mass.
