Vascular Lesions of the Brain I: Infarction Overview
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What is the appearance of infarction in the brain?

  • Formation of abscesses
  • Sclerosis of blood vessels
  • Granulomatous inflammation
  • Liquefactive necrosis (correct)
  • Which of the following conditions is NOT typically linked to embolic infarction of the brain?

  • Myocardial infarction
  • Valvular disease
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Hypertension (correct)
  • What is the most common cause of thrombotic occlusion resulting in cerebral infarction?

  • Atherosclerosis (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Coronary artery disease
  • In which type of cerebral aneurysm does arterial wall weakening result from mild infection?

    <p>Mycotic Aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic presentation of atherosclerotic aneurysms in severe atherosclerosis patients?

    <p>Fusiform dilatation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of intracranial hemorrhage is characterized by arterial blood accumulation between the dura and skull bone?

    <p>Extradural Hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes subdural hemorrhage in the brain?

    <p>Venous blood accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can cause a subarachnoid hemorrhage?

    <p>Aneurysm rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of petechial hemorrhage in the brain?

    <p>Septicemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In massive cerebral hemorrhage, what is it often linked to?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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