Primary subdural tumor mimicking subdural hematoma: illustrative case.

Takaaki Ishikawa; Takao Tsurubuchi; Kumie Nagatomo; Sho Hosaka; Hiroko Fukushima; Hiroyoshi Akutsu; Junko Hirato; Yohei Inoue; Koichi Ichimura; Masashi Mizumoto; Ai Muroi; Hidetoshi Takada; Eiichi Ishikawa

doi:10.3171/case25849

February 2, 2026

Primary subdural tumor mimicking subdural hematoma: illustrative case.

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To present a case of a primary subdural tumor that closely resembles a subdural hematoma in pediatric patients.
Illustrative case analysis
Gd contrast MRI imaging was performed
Differential diagnosis considered based on imaging findings
Identified an enhanced nodule protruding into the brain
Differentiated between tumor and hematoma through imaging
Emphasized the rarity of primary subdural tumors in children

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An illustrative case reports a rare tumor mimicking hematoma in children, indicating diagnostic challenges.

Abstract

Primary subdural tumors in children are extremely rare; however, they should be considered as a differential diagnosis when Gd contrast MRI shows an enhanced nodule protruding into the brain. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25849.

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Ishikawa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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