Delayed presentation of diffuse axonal injury: a case report

Ann Emerg Med. 2004 Jul;44(1):57-60. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2003.11.010.

Abstract

This report highlights a case of delayed onset of diffuse axonal injury in the apparent absence of direct head trauma. This case questions the appropriate observation period for patients with signs of diffuse axonal injury presenting after a high-velocity crash.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / pathology
  • Coma / diagnosis
  • Coma / etiology
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / complications*
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / diagnosis
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury / diagnosis*
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury / etiology
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed