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Two cases of subdural hematoma associated with dural metastasis are reported. The computed tomographic and angiographic features are presented. The possible pathogenetic mechanism is discussed. Our cases support the idea of obstruction of dural capillaries by neoplastic cells and subsequent subdural bleeding.
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Vonofakos, D., Zieger, A. & Marcu, H. Subdural hematoma associated with dural metastatic tumor. Neuroradiology 20, 213–218 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00336686
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