Category: Rx Neurology (A – Z)

A subdural hemorrhage (SDH) is a type of bleeding that occurs between the brain and its outer covering, called the dura mater. This condition...

Intralaminar dural hemorrhage refers to bleeding within the layers of the dura mater, a protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This condition...

Venous extradural hemorrhage (VEDH) occurs when there is bleeding between the outer layer of the brain (dura mater) and the skull. Unlike other types...

Extradural hemorrhage, also known as epidural hematoma, is a serious condition where bleeding occurs between the skull and the protective layer covering the brain...

Extradural and subdural hemorrhages are types of bleeding inside the skull, often due to trauma. They differ in location and severity, affecting treatment and...

Extra-axial hemorrhage refers to bleeding that occurs outside the brain but within the skull. This condition can be serious and requires prompt medical attention....

Duret hemorrhage is a rare but serious condition characterized by bleeding in the brainstem, often associated with severe head trauma or other critical neurological...

Pontine hemorrhage is a type of stroke that occurs in the brainstem, specifically in the pons region. The pons is critical for transmitting signals...

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition where amyloid protein deposits in the walls of the brain’s blood vessels, affecting their structure and function....

Hematomalobar hemorrhage occurs when there is bleeding within a specific lobe of the brain, often the frontal lobe. This bleeding can lead to neurological...

A jet hematoma occurs when blood pools in tissues due to a forceful injury, such as from high-speed impact or trauma. There are several...

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a medical condition characterized by bleeding inside the brain’s ventricular system. This condition primarily affects premature infants but can also...

Hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage (HICH) occurs when there is bleeding in the brain due to high blood pressure. This condition is serious and requires immediate...

Cerebral intraparenchymal hyperattenuations post thrombectomy refer to abnormal bright spots in brain tissue visible on imaging after a thrombectomy procedure. Here’s everything you need...

Hemorrhagic transformation of an ischemic infarct refers to the complication where an area of brain tissue that was initially affected by a lack of...

A hemorrhagic venous infarct is a type of stroke that happens when a blood clot blocks a vein in the brain, causing bleeding and...

Cerebral microhemorrhages are tiny bleeds in the brain. They are so small that they can often only be seen with special imaging techniques like...

A cerebral contusion is a type of traumatic brain injury where the brain tissue is bruised. This bruising causes bleeding and swelling in the...

Remote Cerebellar Hemorrhage (RCH) is a rare but serious condition where bleeding occurs in the cerebellum, which is located at the back of the...

Cerebellar hemorrhage is a medical condition where bleeding occurs in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls movement, balance, and coordination. This...