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Bruise


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Alternate Names : Contusion, Hematoma

Definition

A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin.

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Overview & Considerations

There are three types of bruises:

Subcutaneous -- beneath the skin,
Intramuscular -- within the belly of the underlying muscle
Periosteal -- bone bruise

Bruises can last from days to months, with the bone bruise being the most severe and painful.

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Review Date : 9/5/2003
Reviewed By : David Webner, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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