Presentation
Three-day history of dizziness and right-hand weakness.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pontine hemorrhage
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Moderate size acute hemorrhage centrally in the pons. No mass effect. No intraventricular hemorrhage. No hydrocephalus.
Case Discussion
Typical appearances of a hypertensive pontine hemorrhage. The mechanism is similar to those in the basal ganglia due to hemorrhage from the perforator vessels.