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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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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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