Subarachnoid hemorrhage with intraventricular extension

Case contributed by Abiola Ayodele
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headache, vomiting

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female

Axial non contrast CT showing extensive subarachnoid hemorrhage within the sulci, fissures and basal cisterns with extension into the ventricles.

There is associated obstructive hydrocephalus.

The optic nerves are dilated and kinked suggesting raised intracranial pressure.

Case Discussion

CT findings of extensive subarachnoid hemorrhage with intraventricular extension and consequent obstructive hydrocephalus.

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