Subdural - extension onto tentorium cerebelli

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Subdural - extension onto tentorium cerebelli

  • A subdural haematoma may extend over the tentorium cerebelli
  • Compare with the normal tentorium on the left

Clinical information

  • Patient on anticoagulation therapy
  • Decreased consciousness following a fall
  • seizures
  • Altered sensation in left arm

Subdural - extension onto falx

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Subdural - extension onto falx

  • A subdural haematoma may extend over the falx cerebri (parafalcine)
  • A scalp haematoma is visible at the point of impact
  • (No skull fracture was visible on the bone window images)

Clinical information

  • Patient on anticoagulation therapy
  • Loss of consciousness for 10 minutes following a fall
  • Blurred vision

Page author: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust UK (Read bio)

Last reviewed: November 2018