Intracranial Hemorrhage
Intracranial hemorrhage
| Feature | Epidural hematoma | Subdural hematoma |
|---|---|---|
| Typical source | Middle meningeal artery | Bridging veins |
| Typical location | Between skull and dura | Between dura and arachnoid |
| CT appearance | Biconvex / lentiform | Crescent-shaped |
| Suture crossing | Usually does not cross sutures | Can cross sutures |
| Classic association | Temporal bone fracture | Acceleration–deceleration injury; increased risk in older adults |
High-yield: The anterior branch of the middle meningeal artery is classically associated with epidural hematoma following a temporal bone fracture.