Cerebral air embolism

Case contributed by Ahmed Elowaidy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Sudden onset of unresponsiveness, GCS 3, in a patient post nephrectomy, previous cerebrovascular accident.

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male
ct

There is air in the cortical vessels, this is a subtle important finding.

Case Discussion

Adjusting the window to lung makes the gas more clearly defined.

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