Intracranial multiple myeloma may imitate subdural hemorrhage: How to overcome diagnostic limitations and avoid errors in treatment

The variability of intracranial presentation and the wide spectrum of leptomeningeal malignancies necessitate careful preoperative evaluation of the patient's individual history as well as radiological images to avoid misdiagnosis. A clinician who has become familiar with the pitfalls in the differential diagnosis between leptomeningeal infiltrations and subdural hematoma will act more analytically to solve the patient's problems properly and avoid potential complications for the patient.