A 30 years old patient of head injury was brought to the emergency. NCCT was performed and the findings are given below. All of the following are true about this condition except:: (A) Aerial bleeding, (B) Lucid interval is positive, (C) Full recovery is rare even after the treatment, (D) Immediate surgical evacuation should be done
Answer is C. The given NCCT image showsbiconvex/lentiform hyperdensity, which is a characteristic feature of Epidural hematoma (EDH) Epidural Hematoma Due to rupture of middle meningeal aery Happens due to of Pterion (H shaped suture) Has lucid interval Treatment: Immediate surgical evacuation should be done - BURR HOLE Has good prognosis