Hypeensive hemorrhage is most commonly seen in:
(A) Basal ganglia (B) Thalamus (C) Brain stem (D) Cerebrum
(A) Ans. A. Basal gangliaHypeensive hemorrhage:Causes: Results from spontaneous rupture of small penetrating aery deep in the brain.Most common site:Basal ganglia (especially putamen), thalamus, cerebellum & pons.Small aeries here are most prone to hypeension-induced vascular injury.