Acute subdural hematoma. Spontaneous forms of arterial origin

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Neurology
• Vascular Neurology

Background:

• Acute subdural hematoma (ASH) is typically associated with traumatic brain injury.
• Spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage presents diagnostic challenges.
• Cortical artery bleeding is an uncommon cause of non-traumatic ASH.

Observation:

• Three patients presented with acute subdural hematoma.
• No history of head trauma was reported in any case.
• Imaging revealed bleeding originating from cortical arteries.

Findings:

• The study describes three cases of spontaneous acute subdural hematoma.
• The source of bleeding was identified as cortical arteries.
• Absence of trauma suggests underlying vascular pathology.

Implications:

• These cases expand the differential diagnosis for acute subdural hematoma.
• Understanding non-traumatic mechanisms is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
• Further research into spontaneous cortical artery bleeding is warranted.