Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 1CT
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The symptoms and signs apart from blurred vision and headache due to epidural hematoma in the temporoparietal area.
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Epidural hematoma refers to the accumulation of blood between the inner table of the skull and the dura mater. It mainly occurs due to fracture of the skull in the temporoparietal region, when the skull fracture crosses the path of the middle cerebral artery.
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