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The image shows a large, convex hyperdensity within the left parietal region. This is a textbook image of an acute epidural hematoma. There is considerable mass effect and evidence of left-to-right shift. Windowing shows an underlying fracture, which is typically associated with these types of hemorrhages.

There is also evidence of a right-side concave hyperdensity, consistent with an acute subdural hematoma. Typically, this is referred to as a contrecoup injury.

The patient was transported to the operating room for an emergent left craniotomy for epidural evacuation; he recovered uneventfully.