Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

Introduction: Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

Description of Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial: Accumulation of blood in the cranial epidural space due to rupture of the middle meningeal artery or rarely the meningeal vein, often associated with a temporal or parietal bone fracture. The hematoma tends to expand rapidly, compressing the dura and underlying brain. Clinical features include the acute or subacute onset of HEADACHE; VOMITING; alterations of mentation, and HEMIPARESIS. The natural history of the process is progression to COMA and eventually DEATH. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p885).
Source: MeSH 2007

Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial: Related Topics

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• Hematoma (332 causes)
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Terms associated with Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial:

Terms Similar to Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial:

• Cranial Epidural Hematoma
• Hemorrhage, Cranial Epidural

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

• Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic
• Hematoma
• Intracranial Hemorrhages

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

The following list attempts to classify Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Nervous System Diseases
  • Central Nervous System Diseases
    • Brain Diseases
      • Cerebrovascular Disorders
        • Intracranial Hemorrhages
          • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic
            • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Nervous System Diseases
  • Trauma, Nervous System
    • Craniocerebral Trauma
      • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic
        • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Vascular Diseases
    • Cerebrovascular Disorders
      • Intracranial Hemorrhages
        • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic
          • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Disorders of Environmental Origin
  • Wounds and Injuries
    • Craniocerebral Trauma
      • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic
        • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Disorders of Environmental Origin
  • Wounds and Injuries
    • Trauma, Nervous System
      • Craniocerebral Trauma
        • Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic
          • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

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