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...

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

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...

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...

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...