Citation

De Cauwer H, Van Giel R, Mortelmans L, van den Hauwe L. Eur. J. Emerg. Med. 2009; 16(4): 212-213.

Affiliation

Department of Neurology, Klina Regional Hospital, Brasschaat, Belgium. harald.de.cauwer@klina.be

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/MEJ.0b013e32831016cc

PMID

19398915

Abstract

Subdural haematomas can result from bridging vein rupture. Rotational acceleration in the sagittal plane and in a forward direction, as in falls, is very likely the 'mechanical' cause of subdural haematoma, as shown in cadaveric studies. Some recreational activities, for example roller-coaster rides and bungee jumping, have been associated with subdural haematoma, owing to acceleration/deceleration or repetitive head movements. We report a case of chronic subdural haemorrhage in a male teenager without precipitating factors and no history of head trauma. This case shows the value of good history-taking in medical diagnosis and that one should be aware of the risks of violent sports or dancing and the minimal clinical signs encountered.

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