Please Advise Prognosis For Post Partum ?

Posted on Mon, 9 Oct 2023

Question: Dear Dr, please advise prognosis for Post partum DIC in 2016, MRI and CT brain showing subdural and extradural hematoma. Obsteteric Hysterectomy was done. Recent reports show severe hyperlipidemia (Sr. Chol - 385, Trigly - 563, LDL - 270); AST, ALT and GGT also raised. However, Stress test is negative for inducible ischaemia and sonography of abdomen and pelvis is normal.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get back with recent brain imaging

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Is the subdural and extradural findings are of new imaging or old imaging in 2016?
At present, management of hypercholesterolemia is required.
The prognosis depends upon strict control of hypercholesterolemia.
Visit and consult a physician too.
Regards
Dr. N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 days later)

Dear Dr, The subdural and extradural findings are of old imaging in 2016. Please advise for prognosis related to it.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get a new CT head

Detailed Answer:
Usually old blood dissolves from the site.
You can get a plain CT head to compare with old image.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj