About The Medical Condition Traumatic Subdural Hematoma

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Traumatic Subdural Hematoma

Traumatic Subdural Hematoma Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Traumatic Subdural Hematoma Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Traumatic Subdural Hematoma?

Extravasation and subsequent accumulation of blood in the subdural space between the dural and arachnoidal layers of the meninges. This condition primarily occurs over the surface of a cerebral hemisphere, but may develop in the posterior fossa and spinal canal. Acute (HEMATOMA, SUBDURAL, ACUTE) and chronic (HEMATOMA, SUBDURAL, CHRONIC) forms exist.

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