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Lobar Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Alternate Names : Hemorrhage - Intracerebral (Lobar), Hemorrhage - Intraparenchymal
DefinitionLobar intracerebral hemorrhage involves bleeding in a localized area of the brain near its outer surfaces (cerebrum).
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Lobar intracerebral hemorrhage occurs when there is bleeding in the white matter of the cerebrum (part of the brain).
It may be caused by trauma (brain injury) or abnormalities of the blood vessels, such as aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), or angioma (tumors involving blood vessels). When it is not caused by trauma, lobar intracerebral hemorrhage can be considered a type of stroke.
Lobar intracerebral hemorrhage can be associated with amyloid deposits in the blood vessels (amyloid angiopathy). In some patients, the use of blood thinners may result in lobar hemorrhage. Brain tumors or (rarely) infections can also lead to bleeding in the brain. In some cases, no cause can be found.
Risks for lobar intracerebral hemorrhage, in addition to the causative disorders listed above, include the following:
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Intracerebral Hemorrhage
• Liver Disease
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• Sickle Cell Anemia
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Tests & Exams
• Bleeding Time
• Cerebral Angiography
• Cranial CT Scan
• Kidney Function Tests
• Liver Function Tests
• MRI of the Head
• Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
• Platelet Count
• Prothrombin Time (PT)
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Bleeding Into the Skin
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Eyelid Drooping
• Facial Paralysis
• Fatigue
• Head Injury
• Headache
• High Blood Pressure
• Inability to Use Objects and Perform Tasks
• Joint Pain
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Muscle Cramps
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Numbness and Tingling
• Pain Medications
• Rapid Deep Breathing (Hyperventilation)
• Seizures
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Swelling
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
Review Date : 7/31/2002
Reviewed By : Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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