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Subdural Hematoma

Signs & Symptoms

 Incoherence of thought #Chronic
Ref: Harrison [ 3185]
Drowsiness #Chronic
Ref: Harrison [ 3185]
Inattentiveness #Chronic
Ref: Harrison [ 3185]
Vomiting #Acute
Note: due to Elevated intracranial pressure
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis] Epocrates [ Subdural hematoma - History & Exam]

Physical Examination

 Signs of trauma on the neck
Note: The most common cause
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis] Epocrates [ Subdural hematoma - History & Exam]
Signs of trauma on the face
Note: The most common cause
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis] Epocrates [ Subdural hematoma - History & Exam]
Signs of trauma on the head
Note: The most common cause
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis] Epocrates [ Subdural hematoma - History & Exam]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

 Crescentic clots over the convexity of hemispheres #Chronic
Ref: Harrison [ 3184]
High-density crescentic collection across the hemispheric convexity #Acute
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis]
Hypodense crescent-shaped lesions #Chronic
Note: that deform the surface of the brain
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis]

Complication

 Coma #Acute
Note: In the case of severe head trauma
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis] Harrison [ 3184]

Risk Factors

 Elder
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis]

Cause

 Scalp lacerations
Note: The most common cause
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis] Epocrates [ Subdural hematoma - History & Exam]
Scalp ecchymosis
Note: The most common cause
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis] Epocrates [ Subdural hematoma - History & Exam]
Scalp avulsions
Note: The most common cause
Ref: Uptodate [ Subdural hematoma in adults: Etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis] Epocrates [ Subdural hematoma - History & Exam]

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