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A case of delayed epidural hematoma is described who had an initial computerized tomography (CT) scan reported as normal. Repeat CT scan at 48 h demonstrated a right temporal epidural hematoma. A skull fracture was not observed radiographically or at surgery. The world literature is reviewed and the criteria for repeat CT scanning is discussed.
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Di Rocco, A., Ellis, S.J. & Landes, C. Delayed epidural hematoma. Neuroradiology 33, 253–254 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00588229
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