Conservative management of a rapidly calcifying epidural hematoma in a young male patient

oleh: Seong Rok Han, M.D., Ph.D.

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2015-12-01

Deskripsi

The calcification or ossification of an epidural hematoma (EDH) has been reported rarely. Until now, the mechanism of the calcification is still unclear. A 20-year-old man was presenting with confused consciousness after a fall. Initial brain CT showed acute EDH at left frontal area. Two weeks after trauma, follow-up brain CT demonstrated that increased amount of hypo-density EDH and calcified thin inner layer. The patient was treated with conservative management, as he showed no neurological deficits except headache. After 1 year, follow up brain CT showed nearly absorption of EDH. However, thickening of calcification was remained. The patient was in a state of well-being and did not complain of headache.