Subdural hematomas are a well-recognized, infrequent but serious neurological complication of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). Prevalence varies from 0 to 12% in autopsy series, 1, 2 and ...

"Hematomas can last longer than bruises because the accumulated blood takes more time to be absorbed back into the body," says Whyte. Good to know: Yes, exercise lowers blood pressure.

A dramatic, threefold reduction in repeat operations in patients surgically treated for chronic subdural hematoma was achieved when the artery supplying the brain covering was blocked, according to ...

Subdural hematomas occur when a vein tears between your skull and your brain’s surface. A blood clot on the surface of the brain is also called a subdural hematoma.

The investigators said this case shows that hematomas can happen in unexpected locations, and they said clinicians should have a high degree of suspicion of hematomas, especially with hemophiliacs.

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Hematomas present with larger and more severe bruising. Unlike a typical bruise, a hematoma will appear swollen or raised because of the leakage of blood into your body's tissues.

Subungual hematomas heal more quickly when affecting the fingernail, while subungual hematomas on the toenails heal more slowly. It takes around 6–9 months for the new nail to grow out.