What type of cerebral edema occurs when permeability of the capillary endothelium increases after injury to the vascular structure?
A)Cytotoxic
B)Interstitial
C)Vasogenic
D)Ischemic

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Increased permeability of the capillary endothelium of the brain after injury to the vascular structure causes vasogenic edema. Cytotoxic cerebral edema is caused by a failure of active transport systems. Interstitial cerebral edema is most often seen in patients with noncommunicating hydrocephalus. Ischemia is a common cause of cytotoxic cerebral edema.

What Type of Cerebral Edema Occurs When Permeability of the Capillary