PMC4123267_01
Clinical course and main events of case. ED: Emergency department, NCU: Neuroscience care unit, NPE: Neurogenic pulmonary edema
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A previously healthy 34-year-old woman suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed at her home [Figure 1].
A non-contrast computed tomography scan demonstrates acute large hemorrhage in the cerebellar vermis and right hemispheres (a) with blood in the ventricular system resulting in a mild hydrocephalus (b)
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Also, blood in the ventricular system that resulted in a mild hydrocephalus was observed [Figure 2].
Chest radiograph taken 2 h after admission showed diffuse symmetric alveolar infiltrates, indicating pulmonary edema
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Chest X-ray was immediately performed, and diffuse bilateral pulmonary infiltrates were observed [Figure 3].
Repeated chest imaging confirmed bilateral ground-glass opacities and diffuse interstitial in fi ltrates (worse on the left side)
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A repeat chest X-ray exhibited bilateral ground-glass opacities and diffuse interstitial infiltrates [Figure 4].