Neuro Critical Care

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is a clinicoradiological syndrome characterized by: Acute neurological symptoms Vasogenic cerebral edema (predominantly posterior circulation territory) Reversible changes on neuroimaging It is not always posterior and not always reversible Frontal lobes may be involved Basal ganglia involvement possible Brainstem and cerebellar involvement possible Can even […]

Tuberculoma (CNS Tuberculoma) A tuberculoma is a localized granulomatous mass lesion caused by infection with Tuberculosis in the central nervous system (CNS). It represents a focal immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and appears as an intracranial or spinal space-occupying lesion. Unlike tuberculous meningitis (TBM), tuberculoma is predominantly a parenchymal disease and may occur with or

Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)  1️⃣ Introduction It accounts for: 10–15% of all strokes But causes disproportionately high mortality (35–50%) 2️⃣ Classification A. By Etiology Type Cause Primary ICH Hypertension, cerebral amyloid angiopathy Secondary ICH AVM, aneurysm, tumor, anticoagulation, trauma B. By Location  Deep ICH (Hypertensive)- Pathophysiology- presence of small penetrating arteries in deeper lobe with no