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Diseases » Subdural hematoma » Causes

Causes of Subdural hematoma

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List of causes of Subdural hematoma

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Subdural hematoma) that could possibly cause Subdural hematoma includes:

Head injury - even if it occurred weeks before this may be the cause.
Brain injury
Sturge-Weber Syndrome - subdural hematoma
Menkes Disease - subdural hematoma
Concussion - Subdural hematoma

More causes: see full list of causes for Subdural hematoma

Subdural hematoma Causes: Book Excerpts

Subdural Hematoma - risk factors - Subdural Hematoma

Subdural hematoma as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Subdural hematoma as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Subdural hematoma. Our database lists the following as having Subdural hematoma as a complication of that condition:

Subdural hematoma as a symptom:

Conditions listing Subdural hematoma as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Subdural hematoma. Our database lists the following as having Subdural hematoma as a symptom of that condition:

Related information on causes of Subdural hematoma:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Subdural hematoma may be found in:

Causes of Subdural hematoma: Online Medical Books

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Subdural Hematoma: Subdural Hematoma - risk factors
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

Forceps or vacuum extraction delivery: Neonatal SDHs occur with spontaneous deliveries, but may be more frequent following deliveries with forceps or vacuum extraction. SDHs related to birth usually resolve.
Nonaccidental trauma:
- Risk factors for nonaccidental trauma include disability or prematurity of the child, unstable family situations, parents of young age, and low socioeconomic status.
- One study found that fathers were the most frequent perpetrators, followed by boyfriends, female babysitters, and mothers, in descending order of frequency.
Accidental trauma

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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008