By rray, 30 October, 2023 Consider MRI but low yield and rarely changes mgmt Postconcussion sx are common after head injury May exclude development of confounding nontraumatic causes e g tumor
By rray, 30 October, 2023 Consider MRI for persistent unexplained or new neuro deficits or in absence of findings on prior CT MRI has high sensitivity for blood products including small brainstem and infratentorial hemorrhages as well as subacute hemorrhage which becomes less dens
By rray, 30 October, 2023 Injury may be due to secondary processes such as herniation from worsening parenchymal edema ischemia hydrocephalus and progressive or delayed hemorrhage During the subacute phase up to 30 of contusions may cause worsening mass effect w edema from toxic m