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ArticleCureus2024

Hyperhomocysteinemia in a Patient With Subdural Hematoma and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Secondary to a Traumatic Brain Injury.

Hafiza A Elias, Khadija Mohib, Muhammad Asjad Saleem, Laraib Shabbir Rajput, Aayat Ellahi

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5 authors.

Hafiza A EliasDepartment of Medicine, Teklehaimanot General Hospital, Addis Ababa, ETH.
Khadija MohibDepartment of Family Medicine, Tarzana Medical Group, Los Angeles, USA.
Muhammad Asjad SaleemDepartment of Nephrology, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi, PAK.
Laraib Shabbir RajputDepartment of Medicine, Dow University Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Aayat EllahiDepartment of Community Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global health issue, contributing substantially to mortality and disability. Serum biomarkers, such as homocysteine (Hcy), play a critical role in the prognosis of brain injuries, with hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) potentially leading to neurological disorders. We present the case of a 64-year-old patient admitted to the emergency department following a road traffic accident (RTA). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed parietal subdural hematoma (SDH), right frontal contusion, and left subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). The patient underwent a craniotomy to address SAH and SDH. Initial Hcy levels were markedly elevated compared to post-operative levels. Hcy represents a rapid, non-invasive, and cost-effective diagnostic tool for assessing brain injury severity and guiding medical intervention. Early detection of HHcy could potentially mitigate vascular and neurological complications, thereby improving patient outcomes.

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homocysteinehyperhomocysteinemiasubarachnoid hemorrhagesubdural hematomatraumatic brain injury

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PMID39099996
PMCPMC11297798

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