Spontaneous Bilateral Subdural Hematoma in a Patient with Falciparum Malaria

J Assoc Physicians India. 2020 Apr;68(4):71.

Abstract

A 70-year old female presented with complaints of fever with chills, headache for 15 days and altered sensorium for 7 days. Peripheral blood smear showed ring form of P. falciparum and CT brain revealed bilateral subdural hematoma. Patient received Artesunate based combination therapy and recovered completely without surgical intervention within 8 days of admission.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Artesunate
  • Female
  • Hematoma, Subdural*
  • Humans
  • Malaria, Falciparum*

Substances

  • Artesunate