The following are the major diseases or complications that may be contributed to by epidural hematoma (EDH):
Cardiovascular system (I00-I99)
- Entrapment syndrome
- Upper entrapment: affects the temporal lobe
- Crushing of the diencephalon (controls vital processes!) → can lead to death
- Impairment of nerve pathways that control body movement; paresis (paralysis) may occur
- Lower entrapment: pressure from above on the cerebellum, which in turn leads to compression of the medulla oblangata (medulla oblongata; part of the brain stem)
- Vital control centers of the body such as the respiratory center may be affected → may lead to death (respiratory arrest)
- Upper entrapment: affects the temporal lobe
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
- Motor and sensory deficits associated with spinal cord compression – depending on the level of compression.
Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99).
Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive organs) (N00-N99).
- Urinary incontinence (bladder weakness) or ischuria (urinary retention) – due to compression of the spinal cord.