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Multi-infarct dementia

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dementia

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

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

mri

Multiple foci of white matter T2 hyperintensities and central cerebral volume loss.

Case Discussion

MRI demonstrates prominent deep white matter T2 hyperintensity with resultant central volume loss. There is no lobar atrophy, suggesting the dementia is likely due to multiple white matter infarcts. 

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