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Hypertensive hemorrhage

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Sudden headache and neurological deficit

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Left basal ganglia hyperdense rounded lesion, in keeping with acute basal ganglia bleed.

Case Discussion

Basal ganglia are one of the classic areas of acute hypertensive bleed.

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