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Neurologic System
A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department 3 hours after being struck on the left side of the head by a baseball. He lost consciousness for about 1 minute and then was alert and talking normally. Over the past 30 minutes he has developed a worsening headache, has vomited twice, and has become difficult to arouse. Temperature is 36.8°C (98.2°F), heart rate is 56/min, respirations are 12/min, blood pressure is 168/94 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 96% on room air. There is a scalp hematoma over the left temple. The left pupil is 6 mm and sluggish; the right is 3 mm and reactive. He has right-sided weakness. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?