Epidural hematoma
An epidural haematoma is a collection of blood between the skull and the outer protective layer of the brain called the dura mater. In around 85-90% of cases, this is associated with a skull fracture. Trauma can cause epidural haematomas and may include motor vehicle accidents, collisions and sporting incidents. The blood vessels in the inner lining of the skull are the source of the bleeding following skull fracture. MRI and CT scan are used to confirm this condition.
Symptoms
Epidural haematoma places pressure on the brain, a person may lose consciousness, but this isn’t always the case. Other common symptoms include headache, vomiting and seizure.
Treatment
Epidural haematoma is an emergency condition. It requires medical care.
Read more about head and jaw conditions:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Subdural haematoma
- Cervical myelopathy
- Temporomandibular disorders
- Temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ)
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