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[[File:Axial non contrast CT TBI.jpeg|400px|left|thumb| Axial non-contrast CT showing [[epidural hematomas]] (yellow arrowhead), and a midline shift. Case courtesy of Dr Subash Thapa (Picture courtesy: [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/traumatic-brain-injury-with-epidural-haematomas-and-skull-fracture?lang=gb Radiopedia])]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]
Overview
Head CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of traumatic brain injury.
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- Head CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of traumatic brain injury.
- It plays a crucial role in the diagnostic workup, classification, prognosis and workup.
- Findings include
- Midline shift
- Brain herniation
- Hydrocephalus
- Skull fracture
- Hematomas
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