What is a Duret in Medical Terms?
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Duret hemorrhages were historically identified during postmortem examination in cases of severe brain injury. The term "duret" is not a standalone medical term but part of the specific diagnosis, *Duret hemorrhage*, which describes a serious bleed in the brainstem. This condition is the result of catastrophic neurological events, most often severe head trauma or brain tumors that lead to increased pressure inside the skull.
