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LEG HEMATOMA, LOWER LEG LEG HEMATOMA, LOWER LEG. General Information. DEFINITION--A collection of pooled blood in a small area of the lower leg. Hematoma in the lower leg can be quite disabling. A large hematoma in the enclosed space over the tibia (the shin bone) can be a surgical emergency. Lower leg.
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Hematoma Subdural hematoma: a hematoma between the brain tissue and the inside lining of the brain; Spinal epidural hematoma: a hematoma between spinal vertebrae and the outside lining of the spinal cord; Intracranial epidural hematoma: a hematoma between the skull and the outside lining of the brain; Subungual hematoma: a hematoma under the nail
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Hematoma The damaged blood vessel may be an artery, vein, or capillary; the bleeding may be very tiny, with just a dot of blood, or it can be large and cause significant blood loss. It is a type of internal bleeding that is either clotted or is forming clots. Hemorrhage. Hematomas are often described based upon their location in the body, whether it is in the skull (intracranial), under the fingernail (subungual), or in the earlobe. Hematomas of the skin may also be named based upon their size. Petechiae are tiny dots of blood usually less than 3 millimeters in diameter (0.12 inch) while purpura are less than 10 millimeters in diameter (0.40 inch) and ecchymosis is greater than 10 millimeters in diameter. Ecchymosis is commonly considered a bruise.
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- 1 A hematoma is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. 2  Symptoms of hematomas depend upon their location and whether adjacent structures are affected by the inflammation and swelling associated with the bleeding.3  Treatment of a hematoma depends upon which organ or body tissue is affected. Symptoms of hematomas depend upon their location and whether adjacent structures are affected by the inflammation and swelling associated with the bleeding. 2  Treatment of a hematoma depends upon which organ or body tissue is affected.
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- A hematoma or haematoma is a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels,[1] usually in liquid form within the tissue.Looks exactly as Wikipedia article line. Although it is a definition and can be directly copied, the second like blood is in liquid form looks too similar.
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Overview Epidural hematoma. Also called an extradural hematoma, this type occurs when a blood vessel — usually an artery — ruptures between the outer surface of the dura mater and the skull. Blood then leaks between the dura mater and the skull to form a mass that compresses the brain tissue.
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Leg lump Leg lump. Leg lump: Introduction. Leg lump: A palpable lesion located anatomically on the leg. See detailed information below for a list of 24 causes of Leg lump, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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- Localized collection of blood outside the blood vessel is medically coined as hematoma. The blood is usually in liquid form and as it leaks out of the vessel it may be visible as tiny dot or even patch.
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Hematoma After Surgery A hematoma is an accumulation of blood that occurs outside of the blood vessels, usually caused by a hemorrhage. It is not unusual for a hematoma to occur after surgery, generally at the surgical site, as a result of damage to the surrounding blood vessels.In some cases, improper care of the patient after surgery can lead to a hematoma, as well.hould a hematoma occur after surgery, treatment may not be needed if the hematoma is minor. If the hematoma is large, though, the blood may need to be surgically removed, to allow the area to heal properly.
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hematoma Subdural and epidural hematoma. A, Subdural hematoma. As a result of trauma to the head, small ruptured blood vessels leak blood into the space under the dura mater. The hematoma forms between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane. B, Epidural hematoma.
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- An ecchymosis is a bruise. A hematoma is a blood clot. A Hematoma is a collection of clotted blood outside a blood vessel. A Ecchymosis(commonly called a bruise) is blood leaked out from a blood vessel under the skin. Hematomas are swellings and has more of a three dimensional character to it, while ecchymoses are flat.
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Subdural hematoma Subdural hematoma. A subdural hematoma or subdural haematoma (alternative spelling), also known as a subdural haemorrhage (SDH), is a type of hematoma, usually associated with traumatic brain injury. Blood gathers between the inner layer of the dura mater and the arachnoid mater.
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Brain Conditions Definition. A hematoma is a collection of blood. A subdural hematoma develops in the space between the covering of brain (the dura) and the inside of the skull. This pool of blood can put pressure on the brain and cause a range of symptoms. subdural hematoma develops in the space between the covering of brain (the dura) and the inside of the skull. This pool of blood can put pressure on the brain and cause a range of symptoms.
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Hematoma after Surgery Hematoma after surgery or postoperative hematoma is basically a localized collection of blood at the surgery site. It is defined as the collection or pooling of blood under the skin, in body tissues or an organ. Hematoma is a common potential post-surgery complication, and is commonly seen after a face-lift surgery.ematoma after Surgery. Hematoma is a sac of blood that gets accumulated at a surgical site, after surgery. This accumulation of blood leads to pain, inflammation, and discoloration of the skin around the surgical wound.
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Hematoma 1 Subdural hematoma: a hematoma between the brain tissue and the inside lining of the brain. 2  Spinal epidural hematoma: a hematoma between spinal vertebrae and the outside lining of the spinal cord.  Intracranial epidural hematoma: a hematoma between the skull and the outside lining of the brain.
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Medical Dictionary Hematoma Topic Guide. Hematoma: A hematoma is a collection of blood outside a blood vessel usually caused by injury to the blood vessel wall. Causes of hematoma include trauma, head injury, bumps, infections, and diseases. Symptoms may be pain, redness, and swelling. Treatment of hematoma depends on the cause. Read the Hematoma Main Article >>.
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Bruises on Your Legs: Causes and Treatments Bruises on Legs. Bruise is the term used to describe the pooling of blood in a small area. Ecchymosis is an alternative name for a bruise. If the bleeding into a bruise continues to pool in tissues, it is called a hematoma. Bruises can form inside the body, below the skin, inside a muscle, or near bones.
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Hematoma Hematoma is generally defined as a collection of blood outside of blood vessels. Most commonly, hematomas are caused by an injury to the wall of a blood vessel, prompting blood to seep out of the blood vessel into the surrounding tissues. A hematoma can result from an injury to any type of blood vessel (artery, vein, or small capillary). A hematoma usually describes bleeding which has more or less clotted, whereas a hemorrhage signifies active, ongoing bleeding.
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- A hematoma is a localized mass of blood that is confined within an organ or tissue. A hematoma is sometimes referred to as a blood blister.. The most common type of hematoma in the dog is that affecting the pinna or ear flap. This is called an aural or ear hematoma.
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Hematoma Hematomas are usually caused by trauma, whether it is the result of a car accident, a minor bump, a cough, or an unknown event. The blood within blood vessels is continually flowing and therefore does not clot or coagulate.
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Subdural Hematoma A subdural hematoma is usually the result of a serious head injury. When it occurs this way, it is called an acute subdural hematoma. Acute subdural hematomas are among the deadliest of all head injuries. The bleeding fills the brain area very rapidly, compressing brain tissue. This often results in brain injury and may lead to death.
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Hematoma Hematoma is generally defined as a collection of blood outside of blood vessels. Most commonly, hematomas are caused by an injury to the wall of a blood vessel, prompting blood to seep out of the blood vessel into the surrounding tissues.
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- A hematoma is a localized mass of blood that is confined within an organ or tissue. A hematoma is sometimes referred to as a blood blister.. The most common type of hematoma in the dog is that affecting the pinna or ear flap.
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Subdural Hematoma In this article. A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood outside the brain. Subdural hematomas are usually caused by severe head injuries. The bleeding and increased pressure on the brain from a subdural hematoma can be life-threatening.he pressure on the brain causes a subdural hematoma's symptoms. If pressure inside the skull rises to very high level, a subdural hematoma can lead to unconsciousness and death.
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Hematoma Most commonly, hematomas are caused by an injury to the wall of a blood vessel, prompting blood to seep out of the blood vessel into the surrounding tissues. A hematoma can result from an injury to any type of blood vessel (artery, vein, or small capillary).
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- A hematoma is the most common complication of a facelift. A hematoma is a collection of blood under the skin. Hematomas typically occur when blood cells, which ordinarily stay enclosed in blood vessels, invade other body tissues. Blood pools under the skin, causing the area to discolor and swell. hematoma is a collection of blood under the skin. Hematomas typically occur when blood cells, which ordinarily stay enclosed in blood vessels, invade other body tissues. Blood pools under the skin, causing the area to discolor and swell.