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Subdural empyema x ray

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]

Overview

Overview

Generally, x ray is not helpful in the diagnosis of subdural empyema.

X Ray

X Ray

Generally, x ray is not helpful in the diagnosis of subdural empyema. X ray may be useful in evaluating potential sources of infection, including skull fractures, osteomyelitis, or foreign bodies lodged in the skull.[1]

References

References

  1. Hendaus, Mohammed A. (2013). “Subdural Empyema in Children”. Global Journal of Health Science. 5 (6). doi:10.5539/gjhs.v5n6p54. ISSN 1916-9744.


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