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cerebellar herniation |
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cerebellar herniation Foramen magnum herniation, uncal herniation Neurology The prolapse of the cerebellum, when subjected to ↑ pressure, forcing it down through the foramen magnum, compressing the brainstem and compromising the
respiratory center, causing coma, paralysis, unilateral dilated pupil, or death Etiology Head injury, brain tumors or abscesses, bacterial meningitis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A CT scan of the head was thought to show massive subarachnoid hemorrhage, diffuse cerebral edema, and cerebellar herniation. |
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