CASE
HISTORY/CLINIC:
2 months old patient. Mother claims the newborn fell from the diaper changing
table.
FINDINGS:
In comparison to the right side there is an asymmetric discontinuity of
the left parietal calvaria (see
CCT in bony window).
A
homogeneous parafalcine concave
hyperdensity (about 70 HE) is seen on
the left parieto-occipital
side in the precontrast soft-tissue window.
DIAGNOSIS:
Left
parietal skull
fracture and acute parafalcine subdural
hematoma on the left parietooccipital side.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS:
Sutures
Battered child syndrom
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