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'''Hematoma''' is an abnormal collection of blood outside of the vascular space, e.g. [[blood vessels]]. The clinical significance is dependent on the size, location and co-morbidities. They are important to document in the context of [[forensic pathology]]. Hematomas are usually described by location and size. | '''Hematoma''' is an abnormal collection of blood outside of the vascular space, e.g. [[blood vessels]]. The clinical significance is dependent on the size, location and co-morbidities. They are important to document in the context of [[forensic pathology]]. Hematomas are usually described by location and size. | ||
Hematoma should ''not'' be confused with [[hemangioma]]s, a type of [[vascular tumour]] | Hematoma should ''not'' be confused with [[hemangioma]]s, a type of [[vascular tumour]]. | ||
They should ''not'' be confused with post-mortem extravascular blood collections. | |||
==Types of hematomas== | ==Types of hematomas== | ||
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*[[Blunt force trauma]]. | *[[Blunt force trauma]]. | ||
*[[Cardiovascular pathology]] | *[[Cardiovascular pathology]] | ||
*[[Gross pathologic classification of injuries]]. | |||
[[Category:Cardiovascular pathology]] | [[Category:Cardiovascular pathology]] | ||
[[Category:Forensic pathology]] | [[Category:Forensic pathology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:07, 12 January 2014
Hematoma is an abnormal collection of blood outside of the vascular space, e.g. blood vessels. The clinical significance is dependent on the size, location and co-morbidities. They are important to document in the context of forensic pathology. Hematomas are usually described by location and size.
Hematoma should not be confused with hemangiomas, a type of vascular tumour. They should not be confused with post-mortem extravascular blood collections.
Types of hematomas
Intracranial:
Main article: Intracranial hematoma
Brain stem:
Scalp:
Lung:
Pediatric: