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CT appearance of extradural haemorrhage

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The characteristic appearance of a CT of an extradural haemorrhage is of a biconvex, lozenge shaped area of increased density. Spread is limited by the adhesion of the dura to the skull. A midline shift with compression of the ipsilateral ventricle may be apparent.


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