Cerebral contusion (bruise of brain)
About Cerebral contusion (bruise of brain)
A bruise of the brain caused by trauma. The injury causes small areas of localized bleeding within the brain. The symptoms experienced are determined by the area of the brain that is injured and the size of the contusion. The frontal and temporal lobes are most commonly affected.Symptoms
Headache, visual problems, vomiting, confusion, weakness, incoordination, slurred speech, coma.Tests & Diagnostics
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT or MRI will be done to determine the location and extent of the brain injury.Common tests: CT Scan, MRI.
Conventional treatment summary
Depends on the location and extent of the injury but may include: observation, medications to reduce intracranial pressure, prophylactic seizure medications, and/or surgery to reduce brain pressure.Medical specialties
Neurosurgery · Pediatric Neurosurgery
This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Cerebral contusion (bruise of brain).