Table 1 Distribution of morphological changes in 25 brain stems
From: Pathological and immunohistochemical study of lethal primary brain stem injuries
Region and Incidence | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Morphological Changes | Midbrain (%) | Pons (%) | Medulla Oblongata (%) |
Superficial Contusion | 13 (52.00) | 8 (32.00) | 7 (28.00) |
Internal Contusion | 21 (84.00) | 18 (72.00) | 14 (56.00) |
Astrocyte Activity | 14 (56.00) | 7 (28.00) | 12 (48.00) |
Edema | 4 (16.00) | 6 (24.00) | 14 (56.00) |
Neuron Disorder | 22 (88.00) | 19 (76.00) | 16 (64.00) |
Hyperplasia of Microglia | 15 (60.00) | 9 (36.00) | 13 (52.00) |