Subdural Hygroma Definition

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Subdural Hygroma: Leakage and accumulation of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID in the subdural space which may be associated with an infectious process; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; BRAIN NEOPLASMS; INTRACRANIAL HYPOTENSION; and other conditions.

Synonym: subdural effusion, subdural cerebrospinal fluid leakage, subdural cerebrospinal fluid effusion.