Spontaneous subdural hemorrhage(SDH)is an uncommon nontraumatic bleed of the brain,involving the dura and arachnoid mater.SDH commonly occurs due to tearing of bridging veins;however,SDH from the rupture of arterioven...Spontaneous subdural hemorrhage(SDH)is an uncommon nontraumatic bleed of the brain,involving the dura and arachnoid mater.SDH commonly occurs due to tearing of bridging veins;however,SDH from the rupture of arteriovenous malformation(AVM)is an uncommon phenomenon,particularly in children.We report a case of atypical SDH in a 1-year-old child with AVM and a history of alleged abuse.Autopsy revealed SDH in the right parietal and middle cranial fossa without any external or internal injuries to the head,brain,or other parts of the body.Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining of the brain tissue revealed an abnormal distribution of arteries and veins of various sizes and architecture.From a detailed histopathological examination of the brain and meticulous investigation of vascular abnormalities,we conclude the cause of acute SDH to be due to a ruptured AVM.展开更多
One of the autosomal dominant tissue disorders is Marfan syndrome that affects different organ systems.Mainly,Marfan syndrome causing abnormalities in the heart,blood vessels,eyes,bones,and joints.Most Often,features ...One of the autosomal dominant tissue disorders is Marfan syndrome that affects different organ systems.Mainly,Marfan syndrome causing abnormalities in the heart,blood vessels,eyes,bones,and joints.Most Often,features of Marfan syndrome are vision problems,defects in the large blood vessel-like aorta,tall and very thin,have long fingers and toes(arachnodactyly),and have an arm span exceeding the height of their body.Moreover,Other common features include a long and narrow face,crowded teeth,and scoliosis,or kyphosis.We presented a thirty-three years old female known case of Systemic Lupus erythematosus(SLE)and had Marfan syndrome,presented to the emergency department with complaints of headache and fever for two days.The patient denied any complaining of vomiting,blurred vision,dizziness.展开更多
文摘Spontaneous subdural hemorrhage(SDH)is an uncommon nontraumatic bleed of the brain,involving the dura and arachnoid mater.SDH commonly occurs due to tearing of bridging veins;however,SDH from the rupture of arteriovenous malformation(AVM)is an uncommon phenomenon,particularly in children.We report a case of atypical SDH in a 1-year-old child with AVM and a history of alleged abuse.Autopsy revealed SDH in the right parietal and middle cranial fossa without any external or internal injuries to the head,brain,or other parts of the body.Histopathological examination and immunohistochemical staining of the brain tissue revealed an abnormal distribution of arteries and veins of various sizes and architecture.From a detailed histopathological examination of the brain and meticulous investigation of vascular abnormalities,we conclude the cause of acute SDH to be due to a ruptured AVM.
基金The authors acknowledge the patient who consented to publish this report and acknowledge the neuro and orthopedic staff at Sultan Qaboos University for their support and collaboration。
文摘One of the autosomal dominant tissue disorders is Marfan syndrome that affects different organ systems.Mainly,Marfan syndrome causing abnormalities in the heart,blood vessels,eyes,bones,and joints.Most Often,features of Marfan syndrome are vision problems,defects in the large blood vessel-like aorta,tall and very thin,have long fingers and toes(arachnodactyly),and have an arm span exceeding the height of their body.Moreover,Other common features include a long and narrow face,crowded teeth,and scoliosis,or kyphosis.We presented a thirty-three years old female known case of Systemic Lupus erythematosus(SLE)and had Marfan syndrome,presented to the emergency department with complaints of headache and fever for two days.The patient denied any complaining of vomiting,blurred vision,dizziness.
