a very sick me http://verysick.me we've got it all Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:08:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Mastoid ecchymosis http://verysick.me/2009/mastoid-ecchymosis/ http://verysick.me/2009/mastoid-ecchymosis/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:08:13 +0000 sick puppy http://verysick.me/?p=139 mastoid_ecchymosisSometimes referred to as Battle sign, after W H Battle, mastoid ecchymosis is an indication of fracture of the base of the posterior portion of the skull and may suggest underlying brain trauma.

It consists of bruising immediately behind the ears. Another common bruising sign of a skull injury is raccoon eyes, the purplish discoloration around the eyes following fracture of the frontal portion of the skull base.

Both these are seen most commonly in serious car crashes, and are a tell-tale sign for response medics that grave injuries may be present.

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