Chronicsubdural hematomamay occur in patients who have had atrophy (shrinkage) of their brain tissue. These include the elderly and chronic alcoholics. The subdural space increases and the bridging veins get stretched as they cross a much wider distance. Minor or unnoticed injuries can lead to som...
Kuroiwaca Department of NeurosurgeryAmerian Journal of NeuroradiologyYOKOYAMA K,MATSUKI M,SHIMANO H,et al.Diffusiontensor imaging in chronic subdural hematoma:correlation be-tween clinical signs and fractional anisotropy in the pyramidaltract[J].AJNR Am J Neuroradiol,2008,29:1159-1163....
Focalneurologic signsare seen in up to 62% of patients in the EOL phase, and their severity often increases as the tumor progresses (Faithfull et al., 2005; Sizoo et al., 2010). Motor deficits are most commonly reported, although their prevalence does not appear to increase during the las...
Subdural Bleed A subdural bleed occurs when blood collects between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane of the brain, or the surface of the brain. It often results from whiplash, such as during a car accident, or during rapid shaking. Symptoms of a subdural bleed may include an ongoing...
These are enlarged veins in the lower part of the esophagus that can rupture, causing severe internal bleeding. Gastrointestinal ulcers: Chronic alcohol use can lead to the development of peptic ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. These ulcers can erode blood vessels and cause bleeding. Gastritis:...
Any prolonged or unusual experience, such as when the blood clot in foot turns chronic or appears threatening, seek medical treatment.Read about blood clot treatment options. READ MORE Signs of a Blood Clot in Foot 1. Swelling A painful swelling in the ankle which may radiate towards the calf...
Kuroiwaca Department of NeurosurgeryAmerian Journal of NeuroradiologyYokoyama K,Matsuki M,Shimano H,et al.Diffusion tensor imaging in chronic subdural hematoma:correlation between clinical signs an dfractional anisotropy in the pyramidal tract. American Journal of Neuroradiology . 2008...