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A cavernous malformation associated with an acute subdural hematoma: case report and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background Acute subdural hematoma secondary to bleeding from a cavernous malformation is uncommon, and few cases are reported in the literature. Case description We describe the case of a 40-year-old woman who had no prior history of significant illness and successfully underwent surgery for the management of acute subdural hematoma related to a right frontal cortical cavernous malformation revealed by intracranial hypertensive syndrome, and impaired consciousness Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was 7. Both lesions were resected, and the patient was doing good with a GCS 15 after 3 months of follow-up. Conclusion It is quite rare for a cavernous malformation to manifest as an acute subdural hemorrhage. When making a differential diagnosis for spontaneous acute subdural hemorrhage, cavernous malformation should be considered, and surgical resection is doable.

Source: The Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery : the official publication of the Egyptian Society of Neurological Surgeons/Egyptian journal of neurosurgery

DOI: 10.1186/s41984-025-00409-6

Authors: Dramane Cissé, Daniel Yamba Yamba, Mohammed El Ghabouch, Muhindo Dominique, Oualid Mohammed Hmamouche, Marouane Hammoud, Faycal Lakhdar, Mohammed Benzagmout, Khalid Chakour, Mohammed El Faiz Chaoui

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Hassan II

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408829121

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