Presentation
Young female with cadiopulmunary arrest
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Global hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
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There are white cerebellar sign and pseudosubarachnoid hemorrhage due to diffuse cerebral edema and venous congestion in effaced sulci. Decreased grey-white differentiation and swollen gyri with effacment of sulci and ventricles are seen.
Case Discussion
The definition of brain death is irreversible cessation of brain and brainstem functions and diagnostic criteria vary among countries. This patient was referred for organ transplantation.