A Man in His 40s With Headache, Lethargy, and Altered Mental Status.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1001/jamaneurol.2015.1375 and PMC identifier 5761060.
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Abstract
A man in his 40s presented with 1 month of worsening confusion, fatigue, and headache. Results from laboratory analyses were notable for a complete white blood cell count of 17 000/μL (31% blast cells), a platelet count of 76 000/μL, and a hemoglobin level of 16.6 g/dL. Imaging studies revealed a large mixed-attenuation subdural collection in the right frontal region with prominent mass effect. The patient underwent an emergency neurosurgical procedure. The differential diagnosis, pathologic findings, and diagnosis are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Headache
- Lethargy
- Leukemia
- Mental Disorders