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An epidural hematoma is caused by a tear in a ______ artery
An epidural hematoma is caused by a tear in a ______ artery
meningeal
Epidural hematomas occur between the ______ and the skull
Epidural hematomas occur between the ______ and the skull
dura
A subdural hematoma is caused by bleeding from ______ veins
A subdural hematoma is caused by bleeding from ______ veins
bridging
A subdural hematoma appears ______ on a CT-scan image
A subdural hematoma appears ______ on a CT-scan image
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The most frequent cause of non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage is the rupture of a ______ aneurysm
The most frequent cause of non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage is the rupture of a ______ aneurysm
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Study Notes
Hematomas Overview
- An epidural hematoma is caused by a tear in a meningeal artery.
- Epidural hematomas occur between the dura mater and the skull, leading to pressure on the brain.
- A subdural hematoma results from bleeding from bridging veins, typically due to trauma or tears.
- On a CT-scan, a subdural hematoma appears as a crescent-shaped mass, indicating fluid accumulation.
- The most common cause of non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage is the rupture of a cerebral aneurysm, often resulting in severe complications.
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Description
Test your knowledge of intracranial hemorrhage and epidural hematomas with this quiz by Dr. Ghaith Rahman and Dr. Ezzulddin Isam from the Department of Pathology. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and pathology of these conditions, including the role of blunt force head trauma and artery tears.
