Skull Fracture A break in the protective bone that forms the
skull is always a serious emergency. Head injury is the leading cause of
death in males under 35 years old. Causes : A skull fracture is
caused by a severe blow to the head. Signs/Symptoms A skull
fracture typically causes pain and swelling or deformity of the skull;
bruising or discoloration at the site of the injury, behind the ear, or
around the eyes and nose; profuse bleeding from the scalp if the skin i
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