Acute Hemorrhagic Encephalitis (Noun)
Meaning
Encephalitis that resembles apoplexy due to blood extravasation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Acute hemorrhagic encephalitis is a rare but severe condition resembling apoplexy due to massive blood extravasation in the brain.
- The patient's sudden lapse into a coma led doctors to suspect acute hemorrhagic encephalitis due to blood extravasation, which needed immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of acute hemorrhagic encephalitis include intense headaches, seizures, and disorientation, caused by the rapid extravasation of blood in the brain tissue.
- Acute hemorrhagic encephalitis, although distinct from ischemic stroke, exhibits similar rapid onset due to the extrusion of blood into brain tissue, making diagnosis a challenge.
- In severe cases of acute hemorrhagic encephalitis resulting from blood extravasation, treatment often focuses on alleviating cranial pressure and addressing possible long-term brain damage.