Presentation
Known case of chronic hypertension. Unconscious state for last 6 hours.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pontine acute haemorrhage
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Acute haematoma with surrounding oedema is seen within the pons.
No intraventricular extension of the haematoma.
Case Discussion
Pontine haemorrhage is a common form of intracerebral haemorrhage, usually secondary to uncontrolled hypertension.