Preferred Label : subdural hematoma;
RADLEX synonyms : SDH;
Definition : Extravasation and subsequent accumulation of blood in the subdural space between the
dural and arachnoidal layers of the meninges. This condition primarily occurs over
the surface of a cerebral hemisphere (hematoma, subdural, intracranial), but may develop
in the posterior fossa and spinal canal (hematoma, subdural, spinal). Acute (hematoma,
subdural, acute) and chronic (hematoma, subdural, chronic) forms exist. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0018946;
Origin ID : RID4706;
UMLS CUI : C0018946;
Associated condition of
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
See also inter- (CISMeF)
Semantic type(s)
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Extravasation and subsequent accumulation of blood in the subdural space between the
dural and arachnoidal layers of the meninges. This condition primarily occurs over
the surface of a cerebral hemisphere (hematoma, subdural, intracranial), but may develop
in the posterior fossa and spinal canal (hematoma, subdural, spinal). Acute (hematoma,
subdural, acute) and chronic (hematoma, subdural, chronic) forms exist. [MeSH]