Title:Simultaneous Bilateral Basal Ganglia Hemorrhage
Volume: 14
Issue: 6
Author(s): Zesong Yang, Jianjun Chen and Jun Mu*
Affiliation:
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing,China
Keywords:
Basal ganglia, bilateral, hemorrhage, hypertension, unilateral non-traumatic.
Abstract: Background: The basal ganglia, an important functional integrity of the brain, comprises
multiple subcortical nuclei. The area is mainly supplied by the perforating branches of ipsilateral middle
cerebral artery (MCA). The unilateral non-traumatic basal ganglia hemorrhage, commonly located
in the putamen, most often results from hypertension.
Method: Simultaneous bilateral basal ganglia hemorrhage (SBBGH) is extremely rare. There have been
less than 30 case reports worldwide so far. Our article is the first comprehensive review on SBBGH.
Conclusion: The clinical features, causes and prognosis were summarized and discussed, in perspective
of providing guidance for future diagnosis and treatment.
