Specialty. Neurosurgery. A cerebral laceration is a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when the tissue of the brain is mechanically cut or torn.
What does head Lac mean?
Cerebral lacerations are tears in brain tissue, caused by a foreign object or pushed-in bone fragment from a skull fracture. Motor vehicle crashes and blows to the head are common causes of bruises and tears of brain tissue. Symptoms of mild or severe head injury develop.
What are 3 symptoms of a concussion?
- Headache or “pressure” in head.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.
- Bothered by light or noise.
- Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.
- Confusion, or concentration or memory problems.
- Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”.
