Subdural haematoma associated with an arachnoid cyst after repetitive minor heading injury in ball games.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the case of a chronic subdural haematoma caused by repetitive heading of a football which led to the diagnosis of a middle fossa arachnoid cyst. The association between arachnoid cysts and subdural haematoma is discussed as are safety implications in sporting injuries.
Medical subject headings
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Craniocerebral Trauma
- Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic
- Soccer