Lobar hemorrhage (gross pathology)

Case contributed by John Hayman
pathology

A coronal section through the brain (autopsy) demonstrates a large lobar hemorrhage. A second old microhemorrhage superolateral to the main hematoma is also present suggesting underlying cerebral amyloid angiopathy. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of a lobar hemorrhage in a patient with probable cerebral amyloid angiopathy.

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