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Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Sharp deterioration of neurological status; headache.

Patient Data

Age: 80
Gender: Female
ct

CT image shows diffuse subarachnoid hemorrhage in all basal cisterns, bilateral sylvian fissures and inter-hemispheric fissure

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates the typical distribution that takes the blood into the subarachnoid space in a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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