CT angiographic spot sign

Case contributed by Ryan Thibodeau
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Found down at home. Last known normal 12 hours ago. Blown left pupil on physical exam.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
ct

CT non-contrast head:

Case Discussion

This is a case of non-traumatic hemorrhage within the brain. The active hemorrhage is seen as the "angiographic spot sign", indicating active extravasation of contrast within the site of hemorrhage.

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