A hematoma is similar to a bruise, but the damage that causes it occurs in larger blood vessels. It can lead to swelling, discoloration, and warmth and may require medical treatment. While many ...

The first difference is related to size. "While both bruises and hematomas result from bleeding under the skin, a hematoma is usually more pronounced due to a larger accumulation of blood," says ...

Delayed complications following stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare and ...

POSTOPERATIVE hematoma, ... The compression suture brings effective pressure to bear on the central area, which is most susceptible to hematoma formation, ...

A new treatment combines standard hematoma surgery with an embolization (blocking) of the brain's middle meningeal artery, with the goal of avoiding repeat surgeries.

The mean hematoma onset time was 2.8 hours post-surgery, with 18 (60%) occurring in the post-anesthesia care unit. Patients developing hematomas had a mean age of 53.6; 70% were women, and their ...

A hematoma in the leg can cause bruising and swelling. This may occur following an injury, such as a fall or being hit by something. This type of injury can often be treated at home with rest and ...

This case report describes a patient who developed cyst formation ten years after SRS, which later progressed to a chronic encapsulated expanding hematoma (CEEH).