Enlarged cerebrospinal fluid spaces in infants with subdural hematomas

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.142.3.6977789· OSTI ID:7088706

Kapila, A ^[1]; Trice, J; Spies, W G; Siegel, B A; Gado, M H

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1. Edwards Mallinckrodt Inst. of Radiology, St. Louis, MO

Computed tomography in 16 infants with subdural hematomas showed enlarged basal cisterns, a wide interhemispheric fissure, prominent cortical sulci, and varying degrees of ventricular enlargement. Radionuclide cisternography in eight of the 16 patients showed findings consistent with enlargement of the subarachnoid space rather than those of communicating hydrocephalus. Clinical findings and brief follow-up showed no convincing evidence for cerebral atrophy in 13 patients. These findings suggest that the enlarged subarachnoid space, which is encountered in some infants and may be a developmental variant, predisposes such infants to subdural hematomas.

• OSTI ID: 7088706
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 142:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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