Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage with intraventricular extension
Diagnosis certain
Presentation
Hypertensive patient with sudden loss of consciousness.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
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An acute intracerebral hemorrhage is centered in the basal ganglia of the right hemisphere with the extension of blood into both lateral ventricles (intraventricular hemorrhage), third & fourth ventricles as well as the foramina of Luschka and Magendie. There is no hydrocephalus at this stage.
Case Discussion
This case shows basal ganglia hemorrhage which is a typical location of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage.
Hypertension is known as the most common cause of intracerebral hemorrhage.