Basal ganglia hemorrhage (CT)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Acute right sided weakness.

Hyperdensity in the left basal ganglia consistent with hemorrhage.

Case Discussion

Basal ganglial hemorrhage is a common form of intracerebral hemorrhage, and usually as a result of poorly controlled long standing hypertension.

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