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Case 20 : 02.01.09

History :
45 yr old man with severe headache

Answers

What does the scan show ?

There is acute haemorrhage in the subarachnoid space with associated hydrocephalus

What complications need to be described ?

Hydrocephalus
Evidence of infarction due to cerebral vasospasm
Brain oedema



   



 
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