Acute Epidural Hemorrhage……………..Artist Sketch Copy

…..The key to recognizing the acute epidural hemorrhage lies in its shape—it classically is

deep, thick lens-shaped. ( lenticular shape )

· …..The bleeding is usually arterial–most often the middle meningeal artery.

· …..Most are associated with trauma and skull fractures especially the temple.

See illustration 142, 143

Illustration 142 Acute Epidural Hemorrhage

To see a radiograph of an acute epidural hemorrhage

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