Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs HematomaUpdated: 2020-01-08OverviewHematoma is a collection of blood in an organ or tissue, usually from a ruptured blood vessel. A hematoma can occur anywhere in the body.SymptomsSymptoms can include swelling, bruising, and pain.TreatmentsTreatment for a superficial hematoma includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation. A hematoma in the brain might require surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use