epidural hematoma
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epidural hematoma

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What is the typical radiologic factor associated with acute epidural hematoma?

  • Intraventricular hemorrhage with diffuse distribution
  • Subdural hematoma with midline shift
  • Intracerebral hemorrhage with irregular shape
  • Acute bulging epidural clot bounded by cranial sutures (correct)
  • Which age group is most at risk for acute epidural hematoma?

  • Elderly individuals
  • Middle-aged individuals
  • Children and young adults (correct)
  • Adolescents
  • What is a common initial clinical presentation of acute epidural hematoma before progression to coma?

  • Double vision and ataxia
  • Lucid interval followed by coma (correct)
  • Immediate loss of consciousness
  • Gradual onset of headache
  • What is the typical evolution pattern of symptoms in acute epidural hematoma?

    <p>Slowly evolving stupor leading to coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is commonly lacerated in cases of acute epidural hematoma?

    <p>Middle meningeal artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the typical location of an acute epidural hematoma?

    <p>Lateral cerebral convexities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical profile associated with acute epidural hematoma?

    <p>Pupillary dilatation with limb weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is the acute bulging epidural clot typically associated with acute epidural hematoma?

    <p>Lenticular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age group most at risk for acute epidural hematoma?

    <p>Children, young adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor requires urgent intervention in cases of acute epidural hematoma?

    <p>Acute bulging epidural clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Acute Epidural Hematoma

    • Caused by laceration of the middle meningeal artery
    • Typically located in the lateral cerebral convexities
    • Evolution occurs within hours
    • Characterized by a lucid interval, followed by coma
    • Clinical profile includes:
      • Pupillary dilatation
      • Contralateral then bilateral limb weakness
      • Slowly evolving stupor
    • Age groups at risk: children and young adults
    • Radiologic features:
      • Acute bulging epidural clot
      • Bounded by cranial sutures
      • Lenticular in shape
    • Requires urgent surgical intervention: evacuation

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