Hypertensive hemorrhage

Topic: Adult

Created on Thursday, January 10 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Thursday, January 10 2008.

 
        A) Cerebellum
 
        B) Thalamus
 
        C) White matter of the parietal, frontal, or temporal lobes
 
        D) Putamen and/or internal capsule
 
        E) Pons
 

 

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This question was created on January 10, 2008 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on January 10, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Cerebellum

This answer is incorrect.

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

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B) Thalamus

This answer is incorrect.

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

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C) White matter of the parietal, frontal, or temporal lobes

This answer is incorrect.

Lobar hemorrhages are common, but they are not as common as hemorrhages near the putamen.  (See References)

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D) Putamen and/or internal capsule

This answer is correct.

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

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E) Pons

This answer is incorrect.

The pons is a common location for hypertensive hemorrhages, but bleeds in the putamen are 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)

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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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