Hematomas and Herniations (Presentations) Flashcards

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Epidural Hemorrhage

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“Hit on side of head”

Middle Meningeal A
Pterion
Lens shape MRI

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Subdural Hemorrhage

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“Shaken baby, elderly, alcoholic”

Venous/Sinus structures
Crescent MRI

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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

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Thunderclap Headache

Circle of Willis

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Intracerebral Hemorrhage

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Bleeding within brain

Middle Cerebral A.
Bright white spot in brain

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Subfalcine Herniation

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Supratentorial Compartment
ACA Compression
Displaced under falx cerebri (Bowed)
Brain pushed to opposite side

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Transtentoral Herniation

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Displace towards Tentorial notch
Basillar A. Compression
Upper brainstem, CN III affected
Decorticate/Decerebrate rigidity

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Uncal Herniation

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Uncus extends over edge of Tentoirum cerebelli + tentorial notch

Impinge on midbrain
Weber’s Syndrom
PCA affected

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Tonsillar Herniation

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Tonsils through foramen magnum

Compressed medulla + spinal cord

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