What is Subdural hematoma?

What is Subdural hematoma?

• Subdural hematoma: Type of bleeding in the brain.
• Subdural hematoma: Extravasation and subsequent accumulation of blood in the subdural space between the dural and arachnoidal layers of the MENINGES. This condition primarily occurs over the surface of a cerebral hemisphere (HEMATOMA, SUBDURAL, INTRACRANIAL), but may develop in the posterior fossa and spinal canal (HEMATOMA, SUBDURAL, SPINAL). Acute (HEMATOMA, SUBDURAL, ACUTE) and chronic (HEMATOMA, SUBDURAL, CHRONIC) forms exist.
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Subdural hematoma: Introduction

Types of Subdural hematoma:

Types of Subdural hematoma:

• Acute subdural hematoma - occurring quickly (e.g. immediately after a head injury).
• Chronic subdural hematoma - occurring gradually over weeks, usually after an injury.
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Broader types of Subdural hematoma:

• Brain conditions
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How serious is Subdural hematoma?

Complications of Subdural hematoma: see complications of Subdural hematoma

What causes Subdural hematoma?

Causes of Subdural hematoma: see causes of Subdural hematoma
Risk factors for Subdural hematoma: see risk factors for Subdural hematoma

What are the symptoms of Subdural hematoma?

Symptoms of Subdural hematoma: see symptoms of Subdural hematoma

Complications of Subdural hematoma: see complications of Subdural hematoma

Subdural hematoma: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Subdural hematoma.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Subdural hematoma.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Subdural hematoma: see treatments for Subdural hematoma
Research for Subdural hematoma: see research for Subdural hematoma

Organs Affected by Subdural hematoma:

Organs and body systems related to Subdural hematoma include:

• Brain

Name and Aliases of Subdural hematoma

Main name of condition: Subdural hematoma

subdural hemorrhage

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