Epidural hematoma Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 20-year-old man is brought to the emergency department for evaluation of head trauma following a bar fight. During the incident, he was struck over the side of the head with a chair and subsequently lost  consciousness for a few minutes. A few hours later, he began vomiting and experienced a severe headache. Upon arrival, temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 45/min, respirations are 8/min and irregular, and blood pressure is 165/70 mmHg. On physical examination, the patient responds to painful stimuli only. There is left sided temporal bruising. Neurological examination reveals right-sided hemiparesis. Examination of the eyes demonstrates a dilated, fixed left pupil in a down and out position. Which of the following best describes the mechanism of herniation resulting in this patient’s clinical presentation?  

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