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Pre-operative CT scans of the head (a) axial view showing dissecting intraparenhymal right frontal hematoma and absence of brain sulci indicating extensive brain swelling (b) axial view showing extensive intraventricular hemorrhage, 1 cm midline shift, subarachnoid hemorrhage and brain swelling (c) axial view showing 4th ventricular hemorrhage and prominence of temporal ventricular horns indicating obstruction
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A non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan revealed an intracerebral hematoma [Figure 1].
Post-operative CT scans of the head (a) axial view showing resolution of ventricular and cerebral hemorrhage, placement of right intraventricular drain and resolution of midline shift (b) axial view represents successful resolution of dissecting evacuation of right frontal intracerebral hemorrhage
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A postoperative CT scan confirmed the resolution of the ICH [Figure 2].
Postoperative magnetic resonance angiography demonstrating no brain aneurysm and disruption of regional blood-brain barrier at the site of hematoma
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The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MRI-angiography revealed after surgery no gross anomaly other than postoperative changes [Figure 3].