This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous System, Subject name: Surgery
Duret hemorrhages are seen in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Forebrain, B. Occipital lobe, C. Pons, D. Temporal lobe
C: Pons
Answer: C: Pons 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pons Duret Hemorrhage:* It is the hemorrhage of mid brain and pons secondary to herniation of brain.* This lesion in most cases is a secondary midline hemorrhage resulting from rapid assymetrical herniation of brainstem downwards.* The midline lesion usually involves the mid brain and pons but never the medulla.* The morphology of the hemorrhage is highly variable - ranges from a streak like discoloration in the midline pontinetegmentum to Rorschach like complex pattern.