Rupture of Charcot Bouchard aneurysm – Pathology MCQ

Rupture of Charcot Bouchard aneurysm usually causes?
A. Extradural haemorrhage
B. Subdural haemorrhage
C. Subarachnoid haemorrhage
D. Intracerebral haemorrhage

Correct answer : D. Intracerebral haemorrhage

Etiology of intracranial haemorrhage

Extradural haemorrhage – Torn meningeal artery (especially middle meningeal artery) due to trauma.
Subdural haemorrhage – Rupture of bridging cortical veins due to trauma.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage – Rupture of berry aneurysm.
Intracerebral haemorrhage – Rupture of Charcot Bouchard aneurysm, associated with chronic hypertension.

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Etiology of intracranial haemorrhage

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