An 85-year-old man presents with a sudden onset of severe occipital headache and has vomited on two occasions since the headache began. He also complains of double vision. He has a history of hypeension. His examination findings are : – Glasgow Coma Scale 15/15 – Mild neck stiffness noted – Power 5/5 in both upper and lower limbs. Where is the likely site of pathology?
An 85-year-old man presents with a sudden onset of severe occipital headache and has vomited on two occasions since the headache began. He also complains of double vision. He has a history of hypeension. His examination findings are : – Glasgow Coma Scale 15/15 – Mild neck stiffness noted – Power 5/5 in both upper and lower limbs. Where is the likely site of pathology?
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An 85-year-old man presents with a sudden onset of severe occipital headache and has vomited on two occasions since the headache began. He also complains of double vision. He has a history of hypeension. His examination findings are : - Glasgow Coma Scale 15/15 - Mild neck stiffness noted - Power 5/5 in both upper and lower limbs. Where is the likely site of pathology?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Posterior communicating aery
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