Pathological Intracranial Extradural Hematoma in a 10-Year-Old Child
Author Information
Author(s): Bhat Abdul Rashid, Jain Ashish Kumar, Kirmani A. R., Nizami Furqan
Primary Institution: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS)
Hypothesis
Can a solitary eosinophilic granuloma of the calvarium cause a nontraumatic extradural hematoma in a child?
Conclusion
The case illustrates a rare occurrence of a nontraumatic extradural hematoma caused by an eosinophilic granuloma in a child.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with a swelling on the head that increased in size and became painful.
- A CT scan revealed a lytic lesion in the parietal bone and an extradural hematoma.
- Surgery was performed to evacuate the hematoma and excise the lesion.
Takeaway
A 10-year-old boy had a painful swelling on his head that turned out to be a rare type of bleeding caused by a growth in his skull.
Methodology
The patient underwent a CT scan and surgical evacuation of the hematoma and excision of the lesion.
Limitations
The rarity of the condition limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
One 10-year-old male child.
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