Raccoon eyes and Battle sign are associated with
A)a ruptured spleen.
B)orbital fractures.
C)basilar skull fractures.
D)subdural hematoma.
E)ectopic pregnancy.

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Bruising around the eyes (raccoon eyes) or behind the ears (Battle sign) both indicate a basilar skull fracture. Symptoms of orbital fractures are swelling of the eyelid, bruising of the eye, pain in the eye, double vision, and decreased movement of the affected eye. Signs and symptoms of a subdural hematoma are loss of consciousness after original injury, steady or fluctuating headache, weakness, numbness or inability to speak, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and seizures.

Raccoon Eyes and Battle Sign Are Associated with