Demographics:
65 years old, Female
Indication:
Headache, right facial droop
Findings
- Acute left putaminal parenchymal hematoma measuring 1.3 x 1.9 x 2.8 cm (calculated volume 3.5 mL)
- Mild surrounding vasogenic edema with crowding of sulci along the left sylvian fissure but no herniation or hydrocephalus
Diagnosis
Hypertensive basal ganglia hemorrhage
Sample Report
Acute left putaminal parenchymal hematoma measuring 1.3 x 1.9 x 2.8 cm (calculated volume 3.5 mL). This location is typical for hypertensive hemorrhage.
Mild surrounding vasogenic edema with crowding of sulci along the left sylvian fissure but no herniation or hydrocephalus.
Discussion