Battle Sign - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Battle Sign (also called Battle's Sign) is defined as bruising over the mastoid process. It is retroauricular or mastoid ecchymosis that is typically the result of head trauma. Battle sign derives its name from Dr. William Henry Battle who initially described the sign in the late 1800s.
Battle Sign: Pictures, Causes, Treatment, and More - Healthline
WEBOct 18, 2017 · A Battle sign, or Battle’s sign, is a bruise that indicates a fracture at the bottom of the skull. At first, it can look just like a typical bruise that could heal on its own.
Battle's sign - Wikipedia
WEBBattle's sign, also known as mastoid ecchymosis, is an indication of fracture of middle cranial fossa of the skull. These fractures may be associated with underlying brain trauma. Battle's sign consists of bruising over the mastoid process as a result of extravasation of blood along the path of the posterior auricular artery. [1]
Battle's sign: Pictures, causes, fractures, and treatment
WEBJul 20, 2023 · Battle’s sign is a crescent-shaped bruise that appears behind one or both ears. It was named after an English surgeon, Dr. William Henry Battle, and can be an indication of a serious head...
Battle Sign: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
WEBJun 5, 2023 · Battle Sign is a medical condition characterized by bruising behind the ear, most commonly associated with head injuries. Symptoms may include bruising, pain, headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Treatment depends on the severity of the injury and may range from rest and pain relief to surgery.
Battle Sign - MD Searchlight
WEBThe Battle sign, a sign indicating a certain head injury, will gradually fade and recover over time. This may take a few weeks for the bruised area to clear up. However, if the Battle sign is present, it could signify a slower recovery from the head injury than originally anticipated.
Battle Sign | Treatment & Management | Point of Care - StatPearls
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Battle Sign (also called Battle's Sign) is defined as bruising over the mastoid process. It is retroauricular or mastoid ecchymosis that is typically the result of head trauma. Battle sign derives its name from Dr. William Henry Battle who initially described the sign in the late 1800s.
Battle's Sign - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBBattle Sign (also called Battle׳s Sign) is retroauricular or mastoid bruising, that is usually the result of blunt head trauma (fighting or battling as a mechanism for obtaining the injury) (Simon and Newton, 2021).
Basilar Skull Fracture: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms, and More
WEBOct 19, 2021 · The Battle sign consists of a crescent-shaped bruise that appears behind one or both ears, just over the mastoid process. It was named after William Henry Battle, an English surgeon. In the setting of severe head trauma, the Battle sign is highly indicative of a basilar skull fracture.
Battle Sign • LITFL • Medical Eponym Library
WEBNov 3, 2020 · Battle sign: Postauricular ecchymosis (bruising over the mastoid process) base of skull fracture. Described by William Henry Battle (1855 – 1936) in 1890