Extradural Haemorrhage

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(epidural haemorrhage)

  • most commonly due to middle meningeal artery tear (anterior branch)
  • linear skull fracture

Course

  • blow to head
  • → recovery
  • → lucid interval
  • → rapid increase in intracranial pressure
    • progressive hemiparesis
    • stupor
    • ipsilateral dilated pupil
    • bilateral dilated pupils
    • teraparesis
    • death
 

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