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