Russell N A, Goumnerova L, Atack E A, Atack D M, Benoit B G
J Trauma. 1985 Nov;25(11):1113-4.
A case is reported in which a chronic subdural hematoma caused recurrent episodes of neurologic dysfunction that simulated transient ischemic attacks. Possible pathophysiological mechanisms are: a subdural hematoma could cause local ischemia or focal epileptic discharges; a cerebral mass could cause cortical depression by mechanical stimulation; regional cerebral edema could cause vascular displacement and ischemia; or small repeated hemorrhages could cause transient neurologic deficits. Computer assisted tomography of the head is recommended in the differentiation of the two conditions.
