Alcohol related fatal brain injury causing multiple types of hemorrhagic lesions

Alcohol related fatal brain injury causing multiple types of hemorrhagic lesions Case report (625) Total Article Views Authors: Rana MA, Khan O, Haq I Published Date April 2012 Volume 2012:2 Pages 27 - 29 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JPRLS.S37079 Received: 16 August 2012 Accepted: Published: 17 August 2012 Mohammed A. Rana,1 Osama Khan,1 Iftikharul Haq2 1Parkinson’s Clinic of Eastern Toronto, Toronto; 2Dept. of Neurosurgery, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Abstract: Traumatic brain injury may be a significant consequence of head trauma, leading to potentially serious disability or death. Although the elderly are especially prone to head trauma due to falls, head injuries and falls related to alcohol use are also quite common and can be seen in younger and middle aged populations. Traumatic brain injury can cause multiple types of cerebral hemorrhagic lesions, which can occur simultaneously. These hemorrhagic lesions can progressively enlarge and cause further neurological deterioration, brainstem herniation, and death. This report highlights a young male with severe brain injury due to considerable alcohol consumption at a party who ultimately died from his injuries. This case report emphasizes the importance of recognizing and raising awareness of the significant role alcohol can play in head related injuries. Post to: Cannotea Citeulike Del.icio.us Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Readers of this article also read: Reducing the risk of hepatitis B virus transfusion-transmitted infection Chemistry and pharmacology of saponins: special focus on cytotoxic properties Emerging treatments for essential thrombocythemia Fructose-enhanced reduction of bacterial growth on nanorough surfaces Enhancing the specificity and efficiency of polymerase chain reaction using polyethyleneimine-based derivatives and hybrid nanocomposites In vitro and in vivo studies on gelatin-siloxane nanoparticles conjugated with SynB peptide to increase drug delivery to the brain Improved oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble indirubin by a supersaturatable self-microemulsifying drug delivery system Impact of lifestyle and technology developments on sleep A systematic updated review of scientifically tested selected plants used for anxiety disorders Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis treated successfully for one year with omalizumab