Disease class: intracranial haemorrhage, Traumatic
Also known as
- Epidural Hemorrhage, Cranial
- Extradural Hematoma, Cranial
Bleeding into the space between the dura mater and the skull. Often results from acceleration-deceleration trauma or a blow to the side of the head. The majority of epidural haematomas occur in the temporal region where skull fractures cause a rupture of the middle meningeal artery.
Features
- features of raised intracranial pressure
- some patients may exhibit a lucid interval
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