Resection of a huge calcified chronic subdural haematoma: case report

Br J Neurosurg. 2020 Apr;34(2):229-231. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2018.1432749. Epub 2018 Mar 14.

Abstract

We described a rare case of a huge calcified chronic subdural haematoma with a history over 20 years. During craniotomy, the part of the inner membrane of the haematoma adhering to the cortex was cut into small blocks. The brain fully re-expanded after 6 months.

Keywords: Chronic subdural haematoma; adherent; calcification; huge.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Cortex
  • Craniotomy
  • Hematoma
  • Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic* / surgery
  • Humans