Question

which of the following conditions is a collection of blood within the meninges?
(a) meningocele
(b) subdural hematoma
(c) meningioma
(d) astrocytoma

Explanation:

• Meningocele: It is a type of neural tube defect where the meninges protrude through a defect in the skull or spinal column, not a collection of blood.
• Subdural hematoma: It is a collection of blood (hematoma) between the dura mater (one of the meninges) and the arachnoid mater.
• Meningioma: It is a tumor that arises from the meninges, not a blood collection.
• Astrocytoma: It is a tumor that arises from astrocytes (a type of glial cell in the brain), not related to blood collection in the meninges.

Answer:

B. Subdural hematoma