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Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
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Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Blunt trauma to a limited area of the skull causing inbending of the
skull and stripping of the dura from the inner table during rebound
with associated tearing of interposed vessels.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
Is more localized in children than in adults and produces more mass
effect. Concomitant skull fractures are seen in only 40%. Computed
tomography shows a lens shaped high intensity collection of blood.
DDX:
References:
See References Chapter.
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