Comparison of Accidental and Nonaccidental Traumatic Head Injury in Children on Noncontrast Computed Tomography

Abstract

Homogeneous hyperdense subdural hematoma is more frequent in cases of accidental head trauma; mixed-density subdural hematoma is more frequent in cases of nonaccidental head injury but may be observed within 48 hours of accidental head trauma. Interhemispheric subdural hematoma is not specific for inflicted head injury.