Cerebral edema

Cerebral œdema (or cerebral edema) is a build-up of extra fluid in the brain. It causes swelling. It is caused by physical trauma or an injury to the brain. This includes inflammation of the brain caused by some infections.[1] Also, mountain climbers at high altitude have been known to experience cerebral oedema primarily due to reduced air pressure acting on the cranium.

Cerebral edema
Classification and external resources
File:CT brain tumor.jpg
Edema (darker areas) surrounding a secondary brain tumor.
ICD-10G93.6
ICD-9348.5
DiseasesDB2227
MeSHD001929

Cerebral Edema Media

References

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