A subdural hematoma occurs when blood collects between the layers of the tissue surrounding the brain. The most common cause of this condition is usually severe head injuries or trauma to the head.

A small right subdural hematoma was noted overlying the posterior temporal and occipital lobe and tracking along the posterior interhemispheric fissure. There was no midline shift (see Figure 2).

Subdural hematoma is a common condition, with an incidence in the general population estimated at 1-21 per 100,000 individuals per year.

This occurrence is called a subdural hematoma and can become life-threatening if left untreated. Abdominal hematomas are also serious and often manifest as blood in the urine or stool.

Data There were 50 patients with chronic subdural hematoma or hematomas, of whom 21 (42 per cent) had seizures. The essential data are presented in Table 1.

Women who experience headaches following epidural anesthesia during childbirth have a greater risk of developing intracranial subdural hematoma, new research shows. Using a large database to study ...