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Hematoma, Subdural MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Hematoma, Subdural
Tree Number(s)
C10.228.140.300.535.450.400
C10.900.300.837.600
C14.907.253.573.400.450
C23.550.414.838.700
C23.550.414.913.700
C26.915.300.490.450
Unique ID
D006408
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006408
Scope Note
Accumulation of blood in the SUBDURAL SPACE between the DURA MATER and the arachnoidal layer of the MENINGES. This condition primarily occurs over the surface of a CEREBRAL HEMISPHERE, but may develop in the spinal canal (HEMATOMA, SUBDURAL, SPINAL). Subdural hematoma can be classified as the acute or the chronic form, with immediate or delayed symptom onset, respectively. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, severe HEADACHE, and deteriorating mental status.
Entry Term(s)
Hemorrhage, Subdural
Subdural Hematoma
Subdural Hematoma, Traumatic
NLM Classification #
WL 200
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/06/22
Hematoma, Subdural Preferred
Subdural Hematoma, Traumatic Narrower
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