Parafalcine Subdural Hematoma - MedPix™ Patient: 3225

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Clinical Presentation: 59 y.o. boy

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59 y.o. man s/p MVA with Headache

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Discussion Author: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

The rapid accelleration and decelleration of an amusement park roller coaster may be sufficient to cause a subdural hematoma. This is no longer an urban (suburuban?) myth, since several cases have been documented in the medical literature. (See references below.)

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Clinical Presentation: 59 y.o. boy

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Clinical Presentation: 59 y.o. boy

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