Hematoma

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.

Types of hematomas

• Intracranial hematoma.
  • Epidural hematoma.
  • Subdural hematoma.
  • Subarachnoid hematoma.
  • Intracerebral hematoma.
• Scalp hematoma.
• Duret hematoma.
• Pulmonary hematoma.

See also

• Blunt force trauma.
• Cardiovascular pathology