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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Name and Aliases of Subdural hematoma

Main name of condition: Subdural hematoma

subdural hemorrhage

Subdural haemorrhage, Subdural haematoma Source - Diseases Database

Types of Subdural hematoma:

Subtypes of Subdural hematoma: Acute subdural hematoma, Chronic subdural hematoma
Parent types of Subdural hematoma: Brain conditions

Organs Affected by Subdural hematoma:

brain

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

How is it treated?

Treatments for Subdural hematoma: see treatments for Subdural hematoma