Subdural Hematoma in Patients with Brain Tumor

Abstract

Chronic subdural hematoma was identified radiographically and verified surgically in 2 patients with brain tumor, 1 meningioma and 1 glioblastoma multiforme. Over a period of days or weeks, both patients developed dramatic clinical findings probably related to the mass effect from the subdural hematoma in addition to the preexisting tumor. Early awareness of this complication in patients with brain tumor may lead to successful surgical treatment.