What causes subdural hematoma?
Patient: Hi, I m doing a case study about a 4 month old Amish infant who died of a subdural hematoma. Some suspect Shaken Baby Syndrome; but the case is also leaning towards liver disease and deficiency of vitamin K. Any suggestions on where this is heading? Thanks! Doctor: Hello,  Liver diseases can cause increased bleeding tendency and a trivial trauma can lead to uncontrolled bleeding and that might cause subdural hematoma.   The liver is the site from which vitamin-K is synthesized and which can be the cause for low vitamin-K as well.  In normal kids vigorous shaking can cause concussions and subdural bleed is very unlikely.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician