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Preferred term

Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Accumulation of blood in the EPIDURAL SPACE between the SKULL and the DURA MATER, often as a result of bleeding from the MENINGEAL ARTERIES associated with a temporal or parietal bone fracture. Epidural hematoma tends to expand rapidly, compressing the dura and underlying brain. Clinical features may include HEADACHE; VOMITING; HEMIPARESIS; and impaired mental function.

Synonym(s)

  • Cranial Epidural Hematoma
  • Epidural Hemorrhage, Cranial
  • Extradural Hematoma, Cranial
  • Extradural Hemorrhage, Cranial
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Intracranial
  • Hemorrhage, Cranial Epidural
  • Intracranial Epidural Hematoma

In other languages

  • French

  • HED (Hématome ExtraDural)
  • Hématome extra-dural
  • Hématome extradural
  • Hématome extradural crânien
  • Hématome extradural du crâne
  • Hématome extradural intracrânien

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