Condition
Subdural hemorrhage
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Key points
- A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of the brain.
- It lies beneath the outer covering (the dura) of the brain and the brain's surface.
Alternative names
Subdural hematoma
Definition
A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on the surface of the brain. It lies beneath the outer covering (the dura) of the brain and the brain's surface.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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