Template:Epidural vs. subdural hematoma

Comparison of epidural and subdural hematomas
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Compared quality	Epidural	Subdural
Location	Between the skull and the inner meningeal layer of the dura mater or between outer endosteal and inner meningeal layer of dura mater	Between the meningeal layers of dura mater and the Arachnoid mater
Involved vessel	Temperoparietal locus (most likely) – Middle meningeal artery Frontal locus – anterior ethmoidal artery Occipital locus – transverse or sigmoid sinuses Vertex locus – superior sagittal sinus	Bridging veins
Symptoms (depending on the severity)^[1]	Lucid interval followed by unconsciousness	Gradually increasing headache and confusion
CT scan appearance	Biconvex lens	Crescent-shaped

References

^ McDonough VT, King B. "What's the Difference Between a Subdural and Epidural Hematoma?" (PDF). BrainLine. WETA-TV. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 August 2010.