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Sport-related concussion — MRCEM SBA MCQ

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A 20-year-old footballer has headache, fogginess and light sensitivity 24 hours after head impact. He has no red flags and CT performed in emergency care is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: C — Sport-related concussion

A normal CT does not exclude concussion because concussion is usually a functional disturbance. Headache, cognitive fog and light sensitivity after head impact fit sport-related concussion. Red flags would change urgency and imaging decisions.

Reference: BJSM Amsterdam concussion consensus 2023