Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial

**Definition:** Accumulation of blood in the EPIDURAL SPACE between the SKULL and the DURA MATER, often as a result of bleeding from the MENINGEAL ARTERIES associated with a temporal or parietal bone fracture. Epidural hematoma tends to expand rapidly, compressing the dura and underlying brain. Clinical features may include HEADACHE; VOMITING; HEMIPARESIS; and impaired mental function.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.140.300.535.450.300 - C10.900.300.837.300 - C14.907.253.573.400.400 - C23.550.414.838.349 - C23.550.414.913.400 - C26.915.300.490.400

**Synonyms:** - Cranial Epidural Hematoma - Epidural Hemorrhage, Cranial - Extradural Hemorrhage, Cranial - Hematoma, Epidural, Intracranial - Hemorrhage, Cranial Epidural - Intracranial Epidural Hematoma - Extradural Hematoma, Cranial