Anatomy clinical correlates Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 58-year-old man comes to the emergency department due to worsening occipital headache, difficulty walking, and blurred vision for the past two months. The patient reports associated nausea and vomiting. Past medical history is significant for hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Current medications include metformin and lisinopril. Temperature is 36.7°C (98.2°F), pulse is 40/min, respirations are 12/min, and blood pressure is 140/70 mmHg. Neurologic examination demonstrates bilateral papilledema and neck stiffness. A non-contrast CT-brain is demonstrated below.
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While awaiting reassessment in the emergency department, the patient suddenly decompensates and dies. A post-mortem autopsy reveals brain herniation as the cause of death. Which of the following mechanisms of herniation most likely lead to this patient’s decompensation?
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While awaiting reassessment in the emergency department, the patient suddenly decompensates and dies. A post-mortem autopsy reveals brain herniation as the cause of death. Which of the following mechanisms of herniation most likely lead to this patient’s decompensation?
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