Preferred Label : hematocrit effect;
Definition : A crescent shape with a sharp separation between nonhomogeneous, hypoattenuating region
and hyperattenuating region in the dependent portion. Suggests subdural hematoma;
denser elements settle in the dependent portion.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35267;
Associated condition(s)
- Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A crescent shape with a sharp separation between nonhomogeneous, hypoattenuating region
and hyperattenuating region in the dependent portion. Suggests subdural hematoma;
denser elements settle in the dependent portion.
