The head CT of a 74-year-old man indicates a hypodense crescent-shaped accumulation of fluid over the left hemisphere. This patient is most likely suffering from which of the following?

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The description of a hypodense crescent-shaped accumulation of fluid over one hemisphere on a head CT is characteristic of a subdural hematoma. This condition occurs when blood collects between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater, often due to venous bleeding, and is more common in older individuals due to brain atrophy and increased venous fragility.

The Head CT of a 74-Year-Old Man Indicates a Hypodense