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Subarachnoid haemorrhage is associated with sudden onset "thunderclap" headache after the rupture of an artery or berry aneurysm in the cerebral arterial circle (circle of Willis). It can be associated with age, trauma, hypertension and connective tissue disorders such as Marfan's or Elhers Dhanlos Syndrome.
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Within the subarachnoid space
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Intraparenchymal/intracerebral haemorrhage occurs with rupture to the cerebral veins which causes sudden onset neurological deficits. It is often associated with hypertension.
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Within the brain parenchyma
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Subdural haemorrhage often presents with a slow gradual deterioration. It can be after trauma and is associated with risk factors such as age, alcoholism, and hypertension.
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Between the dura mater and arachnoid mater
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Dense connective tissue lacerations to the scalp will cause profuse bleeding from this area. They may require suturing or glue to prevent bleeding.
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Within the dense connective tissue of the scalp
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Trauma to the pterion region of the skull can rupture the middle meningeal artery (MMA), which will cause an extradural haemorrhage above the dura mater and beneath the skull.
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Between the skull and dura mater
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Haemorrhagic stroke
Topic
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Emergency Medicine
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A 20-year-old female presents to the emergency department after being hit with a cricket ball on the side of her head 20 minutes ago. She reports worsening vomiting, headache, and confusion. A CT scan is performed and shows a haemorrhage.

Where is this haemorrhage most likely to be located?
a