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4. Intracranial Hematoma

Intracranial hematomas form from head injuries. The type depends on where the blood accumulates. Epidural hematomas form between the skull and the outer layer of the meninges, the protective tissue lining the brain. Subdural hematomas form within the layers of this protective tissue, and intracerebral hematomas form within the brain tissue itself.

Intracranial hematomas can be life-threatening because they put pressure on the brain, which can cause significant neurological damage.

doctor putting bandage on a man's head KatarzynaBialasiewicz / Getty Images

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