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A blow to the head can cause a closed injury.
A blow to the head can cause a closed injury.
True
Brain damage can only occur with visible external signs of head injury.
Brain damage can only occur with visible external signs of head injury.
False
Contusions are typically found in regions of the brain overlying smooth and regular inner skull surfaces.
Contusions are typically found in regions of the brain overlying smooth and regular inner skull surfaces.
False
Traumatic parenchymal injuries can involve both the parenchyma and the vasculature.
Traumatic parenchymal injuries can involve both the parenchyma and the vasculature.
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Old traumatic lesions are characterized by their bright red color and swollen appearance.
Old traumatic lesions are characterized by their bright red color and swollen appearance.
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Subarachnoid and intraparenchymal hemorrhages typically occur at sites of contusions and lacerations.
Subarachnoid and intraparenchymal hemorrhages typically occur at sites of contusions and lacerations.
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Epidural hematomas are most common in infants due to the deformable skull.
Epidural hematomas are most common in infants due to the deformable skull.
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Subdural hematomas are typically caused by the tearing of dural vessels.
Subdural hematomas are typically caused by the tearing of dural vessels.
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Epidural hematomas can expand rapidly and constitute a neurosurgical emergency.
Epidural hematomas can expand rapidly and constitute a neurosurgical emergency.
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Acute subdural hematoma appears as a collection of freshly clotted blood extending into the depths of sulci.
Acute subdural hematoma appears as a collection of freshly clotted blood extending into the depths of sulci.
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