Spontaneous Extradural Haematoma associated with Craniofacial Infections: Case Report and Review of the Literature

SJ Griffiths, NS Jatavallabhula, Rosalind Mitchell

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Abstract

A 17-year-old male with occult cleft palate presented with depressed-consciousness due to spontaneous frontal extradural haematoma associated with sinusitis. Craniotomy, evacuation of the haematoma and drainage of the frontal sinuses led to a full recovery. Spontaneous extradural haematomas secondary to craniofacial infections are very rare; this appears to be the first described with a coexisting congenital palatal abnormality. The diagnosis should be considered when signs of infection are present with depressed consciousness as a delay in treatment may result in death.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)188-191
Number of pages4
JournalBritish Journal of Neurosurgery
Volume16
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2002

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