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Subdural hematoma, a rare complication of plasmodium falciparum malaria: A case report
Irene Kilenzi1, Adil Datoo2, Jacqueline Gabone2
1Department of Surgery, Aga Khan Hospital, P.O. Box 2289, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, P.O. Box 38129, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Introduction:
Malaria is a vector-borne disease caused by protozoa and a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Falciparum malaria causes most malaria-related deaths, and rarely is it associated with subdural hematoma.
Case Presentation:
We present a 40-year-old male diagnosed with falciparum malaria. The patient was on treatment for malaria when he developed neurological symptoms, and a CT scan showed subdural hematoma necessitating surgical intervention.
Discussion:
This case highlights subdural hematoma as a very rare complication of falciparum malaria. There was a recurrence of the subdural hematoma within 2 weeks despite initial intervention, but the patient attained resolution of symptoms after re-evacuation.
Conclusion:
Subdural hematoma is a very rare complication of plasmodium falciparum and physicians ought to have a high index of suspicion especially in endemic regions.
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