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Hypertensive hemorrhage

Topic: Adult

Created on Thursday, January 10 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Thursday, January 10 2008.

Where are hypertensive cerebral hemorrhages most likely to occur?

 
        A) Corpus callosum
 
        B) Putamen and/or internal capsule
 
        C) Pons
 
        D) Thalamus
 
        E) Cerebellum
 

 


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A) Corpus callosum

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Hypertensive hemorrhages in the corpus callosum are not common.  (See References)

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B) Putamen and/or internal capsule

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Approximately fifty percent of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhages occur in the area of the putamen and internal capsule.  (See References)

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C) Pons

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The pons is a common location for hypertensive hemorrhages, but bleeds in the putamen are more common.  (See References)

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D) Thalamus

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The thalamus is a common location for hemorrhages, but bleeds in the putamen are more common.  (See References)

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E) Cerebellum

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The cerebellum is a common location for hypertensive hemorrhages, but bleeding in the putamen is more common.  (See References)

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References:

1. Victor, M., and Ropper, A.H. (2001). Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. (ISBN:0070674973)Advertising:
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Hypertensive hemorrhage
Question ID: 011008024
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 01/10/2008
Modified: 01/10/2008
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