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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

Following clinical evaluation, proper history taking, physical examinations and laboratory test results, the diagnosis of subdural empyema has to be confirmed by imaging studies. Additionally studoies

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Cranial Ultrasonography

Cranial ultrasonography is usually the first imaging mode to be ordered in infants because it is safe, cost-effective, and usually differentiates subdural empyema from anechoic reactive subdural effusion.[1]

Radionuclide Scan

Radionuclide imaging has been used in certain situations to aid in the diagnosis of subdural empyema, however it remains largely inferior to MRI and CT scans.[2]

Angiography

Angiography has been used in certain situations to aid in the diagnosis of subdural empyema, however it remains largely inferior to MRI and CT scans.[2]

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.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Agrawal, Amit; Timothy, Jake; Pandit, Lekha; Shetty, Lathika; Shetty, J.P. (2007). "A Review of Subdural Empyema and Its Management". Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice. 15 (3): 149–153. doi:10.1097/01.idc.0000269905.67284.c7. ISSN 1056-9103.

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