Xrays : Lets Quiz on X ray of Skull

Question:
Which condition is associated with this finding and why?
A) epidural hematoma
B) subdural hematoma
C) subarachnoid hemorrhage
D) intracerebral hemorrhage

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Epidural hematoma.
Lens-shaped appearance of the hematoma is a feature as showed in the image.
An Epidural hematoma is a collection of blood that forms between the skull and the outermost layer of the brain’s protective covering, called the dura mater.
This bleeding usually results from a tear in a blood vessel, often an artery, caused by a skull fracture or other head injury.
Symptoms: Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Confusion.
Investigation: CT scan.
Treatment: Surgery, to relieve pressure and remove the blood clot.

epidural hematoma i guess

Epidural hematoma

a) Epidural Hematoma

Lemon Appearance (Spindle/lenticular/lenslike shape)

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A) Epidural Hematoma
Biconvex (lens-shaped) hyperdensity

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Epidural hematoma

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Good one!