Hematoma

Hematoma Classification and external resources
Hematoma on thigh, 6 days after a fall down stairs, 150ml of blood drained a few days later
ICD-10	T14.0
DiseasesDB	5487
MeSH	D006406

A hematoma, or haematoma, is a collection of blood outside the blood vessels,^[1] generally the result of hemorrhage, or more specifically, internal bleeding.

It is not to be confused with hemangioma which is an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.

Contents 1 Presentation 2 Types 3 Degrees of hematoma 4 Sport injuries 5 References 6 External links

Presentation

Hematomas exist as bruises (ecchymosis), but can also develop in organs.There are two kinds, an intermuscular and an intramuscular hematoma. Some hematomas form into welt-like formations that are hard to the touch. Such a formation is a sac of blood that the body creates to keep internal bleeding to a minimum. In most cases the sac of blood eventually dissolves, however, in some cases they may continue to grow or show no change. If the sac of blood does not disappear, then it may need to be surgically removed.

Hematomas can gradually migrate, as the effused cells and pigment move in the connective tissue. For example, a patient who injures the base of his thumb might cause a hematoma, which will slowly move all through the finger within a week. Gravity is the main determinant of this process.

Hematomas on articulations can reduce mobility of a member and present roughly the same symptoms as a fracture.

Types

• Head/brain:
  • Subgaleal hematoma — between the galea aponeurosis and periosteum
  • Cephalhematoma — between the periosteum and skull
  • Epidural hematoma — between the skull and dura mater
  • Subdural hematoma — between the dura mater and arachnoid mater
  • Subarachnoid hematoma — between the arachnoid mater and pia mater (the subarachnoid space)
  • Othematoma — between the skin and the layers of cartilage of the ear.

• Perichondral hematoma (ear)
• Perianal hematoma (anus)
• Subungual hematoma (nail)

Degrees of hematoma

• Hematoma - bruise
• Petechiae - small pinpoint hematomas less than 3 mm in diameter
• Purpura - (purple) a bruise about 1 cm in diameter, generally round in shape
• Ecchymosis - hematoma greater than 3 mm

Sport injuries

A common sport-related hematoma of the muscle is known as a 'cork', most commonly a "cork thigh" (quadriceps), but also calf and arm, in which the muscle is compressed against the underlying bone. Rupture of the muscle causes hematoma, resulting in swelling.^[2]

References

External links

• Hematoma details, treatment and definition

v • d • e Injuries, other than fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains (S00-T14, 850-929) Head (head injury) and neck Traumatic brain injury (Concussion, Diffuse axonal injury, Cerebral contusion, Epidural hematoma, Subdural hematoma, Subarachnoid hemorrhage) Facial trauma (Black eye  · Eye injury) Thorax (chest trauma) lung: pleural disease (Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Hemopneumothorax)  · Pulmonary contusion  · Pulmonary laceration heart and circulatory: Cardiac tamponade  · Commotio cordis  · Hemopericardium  · Traumatic aortic rupture Abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis Ruptured spleen  · Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia Shoulder and upper arm Rotator cuff tear General Spinal cord injury  · Brachial plexus lesion Abrasion  · Amputation  · Avulsion  · Bite  · Blister  · Bruise  · Burn  · Hematoma Wound

v • d • e Pathology: hemodynamics Decreases Infarction general: Anemic infarct - Hemorrhagic infarct regional: Myocardial infarction Ischemia Brain ischemia - Ischaemic heart disease Thrombus/thrombosis Renal vein thrombosis Increases Hemorrhage general: Petechia - Purpura - Ecchymosis - Hematoma regional: head (Epistaxis, Hemoptysis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Hyphema) - torso (Hemothorax, Hemopericardium) - abdomen (Gastrointestinal bleeding, Haemobilia, Hemoperitoneum, Hematocele, Hematosalpinx ) - joint (Hemarthrosis) Edema general: Anasarca - Angioedema/Lymphedema - Exudate/Transudate regional: Cerebral edema - Pulmonary edema - Hydrothorax - Ascites/hydroperitoneum - Hydrosalpinx Other Hyperemia

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