<prompt> Duret hemorrhage is seen in: PGI June 2008BrainKidneyHeartLung  <response>: Ans.:A Brain Duret hemorrhage is seen in brain.Duret Haemorrhage Progressive rise in ICP cause further downward herniation into the foramen magnum or coning. This result in shearing of perforators supplying the brainstem causing haemorrhage known as Duret haemorrhage. Tractional damage to pituitary stalk can result in Diabetes insipidus .With progressive herniation the pupils become midsize unreacting. These are invariably irreversible events leading to brainstem death- Love Bailey 24thf611 In case of increased ICP downward herniation ofbrainstem occur, which cause stretching of perforators of Basilar artery may results in bleed Durets haemorrhage. The local syndrome may include cashing triad arterial hypertension, bradycardia respiratory irregularity - Operative Neurosurgical Technique fry Henry- 5th35Duret haemorrage is small area of bleeding in ventral paramedian part of upper brainstemfmidbrain pons. It usually indicates a fatal outcome, however survival has been reported. Daignosis is made on CT or MRr- wikiDuret_haemorrage 