A case report of chronic subdural haematomas in two elderly patients
Crandon, I.W.; Eldemire-Shearer, D.; Fearon-Boothe, D.; Morris, C.; James, K.
West Indian Medical Journal 56(6): 547-549
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-3144 PMID: 18646502 Document Number: 608428
The authors present two elderly patients with chronic subdural haematomas following minor trauma. The difficulty associated with making the diagnosis is discussed. A high index of suspicion and routine follow-up of such patients is recommended in order to promote early diagnosis and prompt treatment of this reversible cause of dementia.
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