Cerebral contusion
Cerebral Contusion
Cerebral contusion, pronounced as /səˈriːbrəl kɒnˈtjuːʒən/, is a type of traumatic brain injury that often results from a significant impact to the head. The term is derived from the Latin cerebrum meaning "brain" and contusio meaning "bruise".
Definition
A cerebral contusion is a bruise of the brain tissue. Similar to bruises in other tissues, cerebral contusion can be associated with multiple microhemorrhages, small blood vessel leaks into brain tissue. Contusion occurs in a significant percentage of severe head injuries, as well as being a common type of sport injury.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a cerebral contusion can include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and loss of memory. In severe cases, it can lead to coma or death.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of cerebral contusion typically involves a computed tomography (CT) scan or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to visualize the extent of the injury.
Treatment
Treatment for cerebral contusion may involve surgery to remove or repair damaged tissue, medication to control symptoms, and physical therapy to aid recovery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebral contusion
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebral contusion
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