Lacunar thalamic infarction

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

A burning sensation on the left side of his body, that had started 6 hours ago.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Focal diffusion restriction in right thalamus. 

Case Discussion

DWI showed a bright spot in the right thalamic region. All other sequences including T2 and FLAIR were normal.

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