Subdural hematoma secondary to metastatic neoplasm. Report of two cases and a review of the literature

Abstract

Subdural hematoma secondary to dural metastases is a rare event. Vascular obstruction due to invasion of dural vessels is an important etiological factor. When this is associated with a clotting defect, the subdural hematoma can cause significant clinical symptoms and death. Two cases are presented with a review of the literature. Cancer 42:2015‐2018, 1978. Copyright © 1978 American Cancer Society