A skull fracture is a break in one or more of the eight bones that form the cranial portion of the skull, usually occurring as a result of blunt force...

A basilar skull fracture is a break of a bone in the base of the skull. Symptoms may include bruising behind the ears, bruising around the eyes, or blood...

also known as panda eyes or periorbital ecchymosis, is a sign of basal skull fracture or subgaleal hematoma, a craniotomy that ruptured the meninges, or (rarely)...

classically shaped like a pyramid. The Le Fort III fracture (transverse fracture) occurs at the level of the skull base, resulting in complete craniofacial separation...

as mastoid ecchymosis, is an indication of fracture of middle cranial fossa of the skull. These fractures may be associated with underlying brain trauma...

cavity of the middle ear. Hemotympanum is often the result of basilar skull fracture. Hemotympanum refers to the presence of blood in the middle ear, which...

anatomical fracture sites. Skull fracture Basilar skull fracture Blowout fracture – a fracture of the walls or floor of the orbit Mandibular fracture Nasal...

likelihood of head or neck injuries, including the often fatal basilar skull fracture, in the event of a crash. There are many such devices on the market...

involves a break to the skull whereas the depressed fracture results in the scatter of skull fragments. The skull fractures are mainly caused by incidents...

through the nose (rhinorrhoea). It is typically caused by a basilar skull fracture, which presents complications such as infection. It may be diagnosed...

cause skull fracture, which may or may not be associated with injury to the brain. Some patients may have linear or depressed skull fractures. If intracranial...

wielding a hammer broke into his San Francisco home, surviving with a skull fracture. The assailant, David DePape, initially targeting Pelosi's wife, was...

rather than along the inside of the skull, as occurs in subdural hematomas. Most people also have a skull fracture. Epidural hematomas may occur in combination...

virtually head on, killing Adam instantly as he developed a basilar skull fracture. He was 19 years old. Petty's death, along with 1998 Winston Cup Rookie...

Medical Center a short time later; the cause of death was a basilar skull fracture, which was determined to have killed him instantly. Earnhardt's death...

injuries, Beau with a broken leg and other wounds and Hunter with a minor skull fracture and other head injuries. Two weeks after the crash, Joe was sworn into...

Fracture of vault of skull 801 Fracture of base of skull 802 Fracture of face bones 803 Other and unqualified skull fractures 804 Multiple fractures involving...

anemia or hypotension. In some cases it may be an indication of a linear skull fracture or be at risk of an infection leading to osteomyelitis or meningitis...

cranial operation. If injury is more extensive, potentially even a skull fracture, an apparent black eye can sometimes worsen and may require professional...

common cause of recurrent meningitis is a skull fracture, particularly fractures that affect the base of the skull or extend towards the sinuses and petrous...

skull fracture from abusive head trauma in an infant 3D CT reconstruction showing a skull fracture in an infant 3D CT reconstruction showing a skull fracture...

Johnson. On February 18, 2001, Earnhardt died as a result of a basilar skull fracture sustained in a sudden last-lap crash during the Daytona 500. His death...

The Segond fracture is a type of avulsion fracture (soft tissue structures pulling off fragments of their bony attachment) from the lateral tibial plateau...

The Galeazzi fracture is a fracture of the distal third of the radius with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint. It classically involves an isolated...

A Smith's fracture, is a fracture of the distal radius. Although it can also be caused by a direct blow to the dorsal forearm or by a fall with the wrist...

dangerous, Hughes piloted the aircraft himself, but crashed; he suffered a skull fracture and had to undergo facial surgery as well. Three stunt pilots and a...

minor head injuries. CT scans of the head can confirm a diagnosis of skull fracture or brain bleeding, but even in the emergency department, such things...

signs of him having a heart attack and that the cause of death was a skull fracture. Moreover, no traces of alcohol or other toxins were detected in the...

in periorbital ecchymosis ("raccoon eyes"), arising from a basilar skull fracture or from a neuroblastoma. As a type of hematoma, a bruise is always caused...

canal. Fracture of an occipital condyle may occur in isolation, or as part of a more extended basilar skull fracture. Isolated condyle fracture is a type...