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Basal Ganglia (Caudate) Intracerebral Hemorrhage

A 52 year-old man with a longstanding history of hypertension presented with a headache, nausea, vomiting and progressive drowsiness.

Outline the Hemorrhage          Outline the Intraventricular Hemorrhage         Show the Anatomy of the Basal Ganglia

Basal Ganglia (Caudate) Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Axial CT scans. Note the large intracerebral hemorrhage originating in the area of the caudate nucleus on the right. Also, note that the hemorrhage is forming a "cast" of much of the anterior lateral ventricle on the right. The hemorrhage has spread to the adjacent lateral ventricle. If one looks closely at the occipital horns of the lateral ventricles, one can appreciate blood as well. Although a less common location than the putamen, intracerebral bleeds due to hypertension can also occur in the caudate.

Revised 11/15/06.
Copyrighted 2006. David C Preston.