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Lethal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Case contributed by: Dr Chris O'Donnell

Presentation:

Collapse, GCS of 3

Patient Data:

Age: 65

Gender: Female

From the case: Lethal subarachnoid haemorrhage

Modality: CT

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non-contrast

Large subarachnoid haemorrhage with signs of svere hypoxic/ischaemic injury including loss of grey/white differentiation and gross mass effect. Marked uncal herniation compressing the brainstem with linear Duret haemorrhage (arrow), distorted pons (arrow) and tonsillar hemiation (arrow). Berry aneurysm seen arising from the right anterior communicating artery (arrow).