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Abnormal Rapid-Sequence Imaging in a Patient with Subdural Empyema: Case Report

Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, St. Louis, Missouri

Correspondence: For reprints contact: Naris Rujanavech, Div. of Nuclear Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, 510 S. Kings-highway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110.

ABSTRACT

Stalk brain images in a patient with subdural empyema showed findings similar to those of a subdural hematoma. The rapid-sequence study, however, showed increased peripheral activity on the affected side. Since this finding suggested an inflammatory process, further neuroradiologic evaluation and immediate surgical treatment were undertaken. The significance of the rapid-sequence study in subdural empyema has not been reported previously.