Presentation
R/o ischemia
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
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There is a hyperdense basilar artery (subtle, involving the upper third).
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There is absence of opacification of the upper third of the basilar artery (basilar artery thrombosis).
Case Discussion
Subtle findings of a hyperdense basilar artery tip on non-contrast CT that should prompt further assessment with CTA, which confirms the suspicion of basilar artery thrombosis.