Multiple simultaneous hypertensive supratentorial and infratentorial hemorrhages: A rare kind of hypertensive bleed

Authors

  • D Lamichhane Interfaith Medical Center, New York,
  • R Paudel Department of Neurology, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v6i4.6728

Keywords:

Hemorrhages, hypertensive, emergency, tomography

Abstract

Multiple simultaneous intracranial hemorrhages are very uncommon and both supra- and infratentorial hemorrhages are even more rare. Here we report a case of 56 year old hypertensive male with no other significant medical history who presented with a hypertensive emergency. Emergency head computed tomography showed bilateral basal ganglia and midbrain hemorrhages extending to right cerebellar peduncle. The patient made a progressive recovery and finally achieved functional independence. This report shows that hypertension may cause multiple simultaneous supra- and infratentorial hemorrhages and have good prognosis.

Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal,2011,Vol-6,No-4, 53-56

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v6i4.6728

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Published

2012-08-30

How to Cite

Lamichhane, D., & Paudel, R. (2012). Multiple simultaneous hypertensive supratentorial and infratentorial hemorrhages: A rare kind of hypertensive bleed. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 6(4), 53–56. https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v6i4.6728

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Case Reports

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