Abstract
We report the case of a young woman who developed brain swelling during an ultrasound-guided craniotomy for tumour. A contralateral acute extradural haematoma was identified with the ultrasound and removed. No cause for the extradural was found.
MeSH terms
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Astrocytoma / complications
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Astrocytoma / diagnostic imaging*
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Astrocytoma / surgery
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Brain Edema / diagnostic imaging*
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Brain Edema / surgery
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Craniotomy / adverse effects*
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Female
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Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnostic imaging*
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Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / surgery
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Humans
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods*
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Young Adult