Intracerebral hemorrhage

Case contributed by Aleksandra Stoyanova
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Decreased level of consciousness (GCS 8), neck stiffness, poor response to commands.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male

Intracerebral hemorrhage

ct

A hyperdense lesion in the right basal ganglia with peripheral hypodense edema, characteristic of an intracerebral hemorrhage.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of a hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage.

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