Differentiating between Hemorrhagic Infarct and Parenchymal Intracerebral Hemorrhage. (2nd April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choi, P. M. C.; Ly, J. V.; Srikanth, V.; Ma, H.; Chong, W.; Holt, M.; Phan, T. G.
• Other Names: Maintz David Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Radiology research and practice. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-04-02
• Subjects: Radiography -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiography; Radiology; Medical radiology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/475497
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-1941

Abstract

Abstract : Differentiating hemorrhagic infarct from parenchymal intracerebral hemorrhage can be difficult. The immediate and long-term management of the two conditions are different and hence the importance of accurate diagnosis. Using a series of intracerebral hemorrhage cases presented to our stroke unit, we aim to highlight the clues that may be helpful in distinguishing the two entities. The main clue to the presence of hemorrhagic infarct on computed tomography scan is the topographic distribution of the stroke. Additional imaging modalities such as computed tomography angiogram, perfusion, and magnetic resonance imaging may provide additional information in differentiating hemorrhagic infarct from primary hemorrhages.