Clinical and CT of occipital hemorrhage

Three cases of intracerebral hemorrhage of occipital lobe, one with bilateral lesions and the others with left involvement, were reported. They were all testified by CT-Scan. Their main feature was optic disturbance which was characterized by harmonymous hemianopia with macular sparing. Other features included headache, vomiting and symptom and/or signs caused by stimulation to cerebrospinal membrane. Intracranial hypertension and mild pyramidal signs can sometimes be found in such patients. The etiology of this kind intracerebral hemorrhage is discussed.