Acute subdural hematoma with subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by an intracranial aneurysm: a case report

The occurrence of a subdural hematoma caused by the rupture of an intracranial aneurysm is rare. In our case, the patient is a 43-year-old woman who suffered from sudden onset of severe headache. Computed tomographic (CT) scan disclosed a subdural hematoma associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage. CT angiography and digital subtraction angiography revealed an elongated aneurysm adhering to the dura in the left Sylvian fissure. The subdural hematoma was evacuated and the aneurysm clipped. The patient made a full recovery.