Subdural hematoma describes a hemorrhage in which location?

• A. Hemorrhage between the skull and the brain.
• B. Hemorrhage in the pleural space.
• C. Hemorrhage between the brain and the dura mater.
• D. Hemorrhage within the brain tissue.

Answer: (C)

Subdural hematoma occurs when blood collects in the space under the dura mater that surrounds the brain. This location is described as being between the brain and the dura mater, with the actual bleeding lying in the subdural space just outside the brain’s surface. It often results from tearing of bridging veins after head trauma and can present quickly or in a delayed fashion. This differs from bleeding between the skull and dura (epidural hematoma), bleeding inside the brain tissue itself (intracerebral hemorrhage), or bleeding in the chest cavity (pleural space).