Vertex epidural haematoma manifesting with bilateral upper limb decerebrate posture: case report
dc.contributor.author | Kiboi, Julius G | |
dc.contributor.author | Muriiithi, 1. M. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-02-23T06:24:51Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2009 | |
dc.identifier.citation | East African Medical Journal Vol. 86 No.6 June 2009 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10821 | |
dc.description.abstract | Vertex epidural haematomas (VEDH) are rare and difficulties are encountered in diagnosis and management. This is a case report of a patient with a vertex epidural haematoma who presented with signs of severe head injury with upper limb decerebrate posture. We discuss the challenges of radiological investigation and neurosurgical management of VEDH. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Haematoma | en |
dc.subject | Decerebrate posture | en |
dc.subject | Limbs | en |
dc.title | Vertex epidural haematoma manifesting with bilateral upper limb decerebrate posture: case report | en |
dc.type | Article | en |
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