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Putaminal Hemorrhage  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Intracranial bleeding into the PUTAMEN, a BASAL GANGLIA nucleus. This is associated with HYPERTENSION and lipohyalinosis of small blood vessels in the putamen. Clinical manifestations vary with the size of hemorrhage, but include HEMIPARESIS; HEADACHE; and alterations of consciousness. A collection of blood in PUTAMEN.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Brain Hemorrhage, Putaminal
  • Hemorrhage, Putamen

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