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Allison Weyer¹

¹Division of Neuroradiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop Street, South Tower, 2nd Floor, Suite 200, East Wing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.

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Summary

Headaches after head trauma or surgery can stem from various issues like bleeding or fractures. Brain CT and MRI scans are crucial for diagnosing the specific cause of these post-traumatic headaches.

Keywords:

Fracture Hemorrhage Herniation Injury Postcraniotomy Posttraumatic

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Radiology
Neurosurgery

Background:

Headaches are common following head trauma or neurosurgical procedures.
Identifying the specific cause of headache is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the various causes of headaches after head trauma or craniotomy.
To describe the characteristic imaging features associated with each cause.
To emphasize the role of neuroimaging in diagnosis.

Main Methods:

Review of common causes of posttraumatic and postcraniotomy headaches.
Correlation of clinical presentations with characteristic imaging findings on CT and MRI.
Discussion of potential complications manifesting as headache.

Main Results:

Posttraumatic headaches can be linked to intracranial hemorrhage, fractures, shear injuries, mass effect, or vascular damage.
Complications from craniotomy/craniectomy can also present as headaches.
Characteristic imaging features differentiate these headache etiologies.

Conclusions:

A differential diagnosis for headaches following head trauma or craniotomy is essential.
CT and MRI are vital tools for identifying the underlying cause of these headaches.
Accurate diagnosis through imaging guides appropriate treatment strategies.