Overview
Definition
Bleeding between the skull and dura mater.
Epidemiology
Varies globally depending on genetics, environment, or exposure.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Trauma, rupture of middle meningeal artery.
Clinical Symptoms
- Lucid interval followed by rapid neurologic decline and coma.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- CT Head (Lens-shaped biconvex hyperdensity not crossing sutures).
Management
- Emergent craniotomy/evacuation.
Complications
- Uncal herniation
- death.