Obstetric hematomas, then, may be vulvar, paravaginal, intraligamentary or retroperitoneal, or a combination of these locations. The vulvar type appears immediately or within a few hours after ...

A hematoma in the leg can cause bruising and swelling. This may occur following an injury, such as falling or being hit by something. You can often treat it at home with rest and a cold compress. A ...

An epidural hematoma is a serious head injury that tears a blood vessel just under your skull, on top of the brain's outer membrane, called the "dura." It often happens when you fracture your skull ...

A hematoma is similar to a bruise, but the damage that causes it occurs in larger blood vessels. It can lead to swelling, discoloration, and warmth, and may require medical treatment. While many ...

A perianal hematoma is a collection of blood that has leaked from a burst blood vessel around the anus. They appear as a bruised-looking bump near the anus, and can be uncomfortable or painful. People ...

A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on your brain’s surface under the skull. This type of bleeding usually happens after a head injury and can be either acute or chronic. Subdural hematomas ...