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Archives of Neurology
|May 1, 1979
Summary
Chronic subdural hematomas can be difficult to detect on CT scans when they become isodense with brain tissue. Subtle imaging findings and a high index of suspicion are crucial for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neuroradiology
- Neuroimaging
- Neurology
Background:
- Computed tomography (CT) is a primary imaging modality for evaluating intracranial pathologies.
- Blood products typically exhibit high attenuation on CT, but can become isodense with brain parenchyma in chronic subdural hematomas (CSHs).
- Isodense CSHs present a diagnostic challenge, potentially leading to missed or delayed diagnoses.
