Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Blunt trauma to a limited area of the skull causing inbending of the
skull and stripping of the dura from the inner table during rebound
with associated tearing of interposed vessels.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
Is more localized in children than in adults and produces more mass
effect. Concomitant skull fractures are seen in only 40%. Computed
tomography shows a lens shaped high intensity collection of blood.
DDX:
References:
See References Chapter.
See related Provider Topics Brain and Nervous System, Head and Brain Injuries or Injuries and Wounds.
See related Patient Topics Brain and Nervous System, Head and Brain Injuries or Injuries and Wounds.
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