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Because hematomas can be a very wide diversity of things, and tumors cannot. For instance, a bruise is a type of hematoma... and a bruise is definitely not a tumor. A hematoma is a collection of blood, and a tumor is an abnormal growth... so it wouldn't be just blood. It's basically a pocket a collection of blood probably caused by some kind of trauma
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What is a mass or tumor of blood in the head?
subdural hematoma
What is the medical term meaning blood-filled tumor?
Neoplasm is the medical term meaning tumor; a neoplasm can be malignant (cancerous) or benign.
Is subdural hematoma a malignant tumor?
No, a subdural hematoma is not a malignant tumor. It is a collection of blood that occurs between the inner layer of the dura mater (a protective membrane covering the brain) and the surface of the brain. Subdural hematomas can be caused by traumatic injuries to the head or by underlying medical conditions such as bleeding disorders. They can be life-threatening if left untreated and require prompt medical attention.
Vaginal hematoma and you didnt fall What it is?
Any trauma can lead to a hematoma. Vaginal hematoma can be caused by intercourse.
What if you have a hematoma on your eyebrow from hitting your head?
hematoma above eyebrow
Can a hematoma become an abscess?
Yes, a hematoma can become an abscess. There are several types of hematoma, and a few possibilities as to what kind of abscess can develop. The type of hematoma and the circumstances that drive it to abscess will determine what kind of abscess.
What is the difference between a periorbital hematoma and a bilateral periorbital hematoma?
periorbital hematoma is 1 black eye, bilateral is 2 black eyes
What cause a hematoma?
A hematoma is caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel. The break may be spontaneous, as in the case of an aneurysm, or caused by trauma. In the case of a minor or major blow to the effected part of the brain may lead to sudden death, other located hematoma's that receive minor or major blows may cause some severe complications in the area of which it is in. The word "hematoma" came into usage around 1850. It was devised from Greek roots -- hemat-, referring to the blood + -oma, from soma meaning body = a bloody body, or a collection of blood. The many different kinds of hematomas are defined by location and include: * epidural hematoma, * extradural hematoma, * intracerebral hematoma, * intracranial hematoma, * nasal septum hematoma, * subcutaneous hematoma, * subdural hematoma. Common Misspellings: haematoma
What is the difference between a stroke and a subdural hematoma?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to cell death. A subdural hematoma, on the other hand, is a collection of blood between the brain and its outermost covering (the dura mater), often caused by head trauma. Both can lead to neurological symptoms, but a stroke is due to a blood vessel blockage or rupture in the brain, while a subdural hematoma is blood collecting outside the brain tissue.
What is one difference between a subdural hematoma and an epidural hematoma?
A Subdural Hematoma occurs when a severe acceleration to deceleration occurs leading to the veins in the subdural space tearing. An Epidural Hematoma occurs from direct trauma to the brain leading to bleeding in the meningeal artery.
What is the difference between a fracture hematoma and a hematoma?
A hematoma is a mass of clotted blood that forms at an injury site. A fracture hematoma is a clot resulting from a break in a blood vessel within the bone, the marrow space, the periosteum, or the surrounding tissue associated with a bone fracture.
Your dog has a hematoma from a shot on the back of her neck-how do you treat it?
You can ice the hematoma to help reduce swelling. The hematoma is a blood filled bruise. You can also have a vet drain some of the fluid off it becomes to uncomfortable for your pet. Hematoma generally resolve themselves over time.
