False statement regarding subdural hematoma:
Epidural hematoma Subdural hematoma Rupture of middle meningeal aery due to trauma to temporal bone (pterion - weakest point) Rupture of coical veins (bridging veins) due to trauma and Common in elderly (+) Lucid interval (-) lucid interval; Poor prognosis Dx of choice: NCCT - Biconvex Dx of choice: NCCT - Concavo-convex Subdural hematoma is usually managed conservative or by surgery. It is usually unilateral in nature and it cannot cross as it is limited by falx.
Occurs on both sides
Not visible on X-ray
Surgery can be done
Unilateral surgery
JIPMER 2018