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Epidural hematomas usually form when a violent blow breaks a blood vessel in the space outside the dura mater, whether in the skull or in the spinal column.

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What cause a hematoma?

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A hematoma usually forms at a fracture site?

Yes, it is the first part to repair a bone fracture. It is part one of four major events.


What causes a hard knot to form inside a bruise?

It can be, its called a subdural hematoma - you might want a doctor to take a look.


What is the difference between a fracture hematoma and a hematoma?

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Your dog has a hematoma from a shot on the back of her neck-how do you treat it?

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Is hematoma formed on the site of fractures?

Hematoma is a bleed below the skin, therefore it is possible that in the occurrence of a simple fracture you may acquire internal damage causing hematoma at the site of the break.