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Which of the following statements is false regarding Extradural hematoma

A
It is nearly always associated with skull fracture
B
It is more common in young male patients
C
They can be arterial or venous
D
There is no lucid interval and rapid deterioration occurs
High-Yield Explanation
The classical presentation of an EDH, occurring in less than one-third of cases, is initial injury followed by a lucid interval when the patient complains of a headache but is fully alert and orientated with no focal deficit. After minutes or hours, a rapid deterioration occurs, with contralateral hemiparesis, reduced conscious level and ipsilateral pupillary dilatation as a result of brain compression and herniation.

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